Environment in Athens, TN
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
1
Pop. Served
25,851
Violations (5yr)
0
No violations
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
2
Total CO₂e
105.1K MT
Top Emitter
MEADOW BRANCH LANDFILL
82.8K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (10k_25k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
MEADOW BRANCH LANDFILL Waste Connections Us Inc | Waste | 82,832 |
MCMINN COUNTY LANDFILL Mcminn County Government | Waste | 22,297 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 1 water system serving the area. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 105.1K metric tons of CO₂e.