Environment in Lubbock, TX
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
14
Pop. Served
276,842
Violations (5yr)
562
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
8
Total CO₂e
1.3M MT
Top Emitter
Jones Station
1.1M MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (250k_500k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Jones Station Xcel Energy Inc | Power Plants | 1,075,623 |
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY Texas Tech University System | Other | 68,767 |
Caliche Canyon Landfill City Of Lubbock Texas | Waste | 65,654 |
X-FAB Texas Inc. X-Fab Semiconductor Foundries Ag | Other | 65,366 |
PYCO INDUSTRIES AVENUE A FACILITY Pyco Industries Inc | Other | 22,957 |
J Robert Massengale Generating Station City Of Lubbock Texas Texas | Power Plants | 17,086 |
LUBBOCK POWER & LIGHT BRANDON STATION City Of Lubbock Texas Texas | Power Plants | 12,054 |
Alex Ty Cooke Generating Station City Of Lubbock Texas Texas | Power Plants | 3,524 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 14 water systems serving the area. 562 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 8 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 1.3M metric tons of CO₂e.