Environment in Bastrop, TX
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
5
Pop. Served
106,885
Violations (5yr)
30
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
3
Total CO₂e
2.0M MT
Top Emitter
Lost Pines 1
1.2M MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (10k_25k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Lost Pines 1 Gentex Power Corp | Power Plants | 1,247,748 |
Sim Gideon Lower Colorado River Authority | Power Plants | 703,223 |
Darling Ingredients Inc. Darling Ingredients Inc | Other | 27,046 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 5 water systems serving the area. 30 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 3 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 2.0M metric tons of CO₂e.