Environment in Denton, TX
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
6
Pop. Served
151,438
Violations (5yr)
2
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
3
Total CO₂e
303.2K MT
Top Emitter
Denton Energy Center
160.8K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (100k_250k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Denton Energy Center City Of Denton Texas | Power Plants | 160,773 |
CITY OF DENTON LANDFILL City Of Denton Texas | Waste | 120,372 |
Acme Brick - Denton Plant Berkshire Hathaway Inc | Minerals | 22,056 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 6 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 303.2K metric tons of CO₂e.