Environment in Big Spring, TX
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
1
Pop. Served
27,282
Violations (5yr)
33
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
6
Total CO₂e
1.2M MT
Top Emitter
BIG SPRING REFINERY
733.3K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (10k_25k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
BIG SPRING REFINERY Delek Us Holdings Inc | Refineries | 733,267 |
Big Spring Carbon Black Plant Tokai Carbon Cb Ltd | Chemicals | 237,339 |
Rawhide Gas Plant Phillips 66 | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 76,825 |
C. R. Wing Cogeneration Plant Berkshire Hathaway Inc | Power Plants | 72,290 |
Garden City Compressor Station Enterprise Products Partners Lp | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 59,239 |
Sand Bluff Substation Wett Holdings Llc | Other | 7,291 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 1 water system serving the area. 33 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 6 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 1.2M metric tons of CO₂e.