Environment in Brownsville, TX
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
4
Pop. Served
211,415
Violations (5yr)
2
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
3
Total CO₂e
306.5K MT
Top Emitter
Brownsville Municipal Landfill
123.6K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (100k_250k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Brownsville Municipal Landfill City Of Brownsville | Waste | 123,646 |
Brownsville Enbridge (Us) Inc | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 99,177 |
SILAS RAY POWER PLANT Public Utilities Board Of The City Of Brownsville Texas | Power Plants | 83,712 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 4 water systems serving the area. 2 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 3 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 306.5K metric tons of CO₂e.