Environment in Temple, TX
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
5
Pop. Served
103,642
Violations (5yr)
1
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
3
Total CO₂e
3.2M MT
Top Emitter
Temple Power Station
3.1M MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (50k_100k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Temple Power Station Panda Temple Power Ii Llc | Power Plants | 3,064,553 |
TEMPLE RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL FACILITY Waste Management Inc | Waste | 121,036 |
WILSONART LLC-TEMPLE NORTH Clayton Dubilier & Rice Llc | Other | 35,816 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 5 water systems serving the area. 1 water quality violation has been reported in the past 5 years. 3 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 3.2M metric tons of CO₂e.