Environment in Bay City, TX
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
3
Pop. Served
18,527
Violations (5yr)
21
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
4
Total CO₂e
531.8K MT
Top Emitter
OQ CORP BAY CITY PLANT
377.7K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (10k_25k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
OQ CORP BAY CITY PLANT Oq Corp | Chemicals | 377,710 |
Tenaris Bay City, Inc. Tenaris | Metals | 91,926 |
EQUISTAR CHEMICALS LP MATAGOR DA FACILITY Lyondellbasell Industries Inc | Other | 35,528 |
KMTP Station 581 Markham, TX Kinder Morgan Inc | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 26,653 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 3 water systems serving the area. 21 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 4 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 531.8K metric tons of CO₂e.