Environment in Wharton, TX
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
2
Pop. Served
8,861
Violations (5yr)
0
No violations
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
3
Total CO₂e
4.0M MT
Top Emitter
Colorado Bend II
2.8M MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (under10k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Colorado Bend II Constellation Energy Corp | Power Plants | 2,831,828 |
Colorado Bend I Colorado Bend 1 Power Llc | Power Plants | 1,112,844 |
NGPL Station 301 Wharton, TX Kinder Morgan Inc | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 18,099 |
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 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 4.0M metric tons of CO₂e.