Environment in Amarillo, TX
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
9
Pop. Served
203,657
Violations (5yr)
6
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
7
Total CO₂e
4.4M MT
Top Emitter
Harrington Station
3.5M MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (100k_250k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Harrington Station Xcel Energy Inc | Power Plants | 3,465,957 |
Nichols Station Xcel Energy Inc | Power Plants | 740,727 |
CITY OF AMARILLO LANDFILL City Of Amarillo Texas | Waste | 111,375 |
TYSON FRESH MEATS Tyson Foods Inc | Other | 56,613 |
Owens Corning - Amarillo Plant Owens Corning | Minerals | 41,626 |
Cliffside Crude Helium Enrichment Unit Us Government (%) | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 19,925 |
ASARCO LLC AMARILLO COPPER REFINERY Americas Mining Corp | Metals | 446 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 9 water systems serving the area. 6 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 7 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 4.4M metric tons of CO₂e.