Environment in Oak Ridge, TN
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
2
Pop. Served
46,975
Violations (5yr)
4
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
2
Total CO₂e
76.3K MT
Top Emitter
US DOE Y-12 National Security Complex
42.1K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (25k_50k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
US DOE Y-12 National Security Complex Us Government (%) | Other | 42,083 |
US DOE OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY Us Government (%) | Other | 34,204 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 2 water systems serving the area. 4 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 76.3K metric tons of CO₂e.