Environment in Knoxville, TN
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
10
Pop. Served
574,496
Violations (5yr)
0
No violations
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
3
Total CO₂e
645.5K MT
Top Emitter
CEMEX CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ATLANTIC LLC
441.5K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (100k_250k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
CEMEX CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ATLANTIC LLC Cemex Inc | Minerals | 441,463 |
CMC STEEL TENNESSEE Commercial Metals Co | Metals | 124,968 |
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE STEAM PLANT University Of Tennessee | Other | 79,077 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 10 water systems serving the area. 3 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 645.5K metric tons of CO₂e.