Environment in Covington, VA
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
8
Pop. Served
14,652
Violations (5yr)
4
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
2
Total CO₂e
2.5M MT
Top Emitter
WestRock Virginia, Covington
2.5M MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (under10k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
WestRock Virginia, Covington Westrock Co | Pulp and Paper | 2,493,786 |
Ingevity Virginia Corporation Ingevity Corp | Chemicals | 33,686 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 8 water systems serving the area. 4 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 2.5M metric tons of CO₂e.