Environment in Rapid City, SD
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
44
Pop. Served
92,904
Violations (5yr)
8
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
4
Total CO₂e
1.1M MT
Top Emitter
GCC DACOTAH
825.8K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (50k_100k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
GCC DACOTAH Gcc Of America Inc | Minerals | 825,771 |
PETE LIEN & SONS, INC. Pete Lien & Sons Inc | Minerals | 278,549 |
Lange Black Hills Corp | Power Plants | 23,769 |
RAPID CITY LANDFILL City Of Rapid City South Dakota | Waste | 17,862 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 44 water systems serving the area. 8 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 4 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 1.1M metric tons of CO₂e.