Environment in Edinburg, TX
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
2
Pop. Served
256,419
Violations (5yr)
3
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
6
Total CO₂e
2.6M MT
Top Emitter
Magic Valley Generating Station
1.1M MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (100k_250k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Magic Valley Generating Station Cpn Management Lp | Power Plants | 1,136,192 |
Calpine Hidalgo Energy Center Cpn Management Lp | Power Plants | 1,062,228 |
CITY OF EDINBURG LANDFILL City Of Edinburg Sold Waste Department | Waste | 146,889 |
Red Gate Power Plant South Texas Electric Cooperative Inc | Power Plants | 142,139 |
La Gloria Ranch Landfill Republic Services Inc | Waste | 64,300 |
Gilmore Gas Plant/Bel Junction Compressor Station Enterprise Products Partners Lp | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 24,094 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 2 water systems serving the area. 3 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 6 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 2.6M metric tons of CO₂e.