Environment in Leesburg, VA
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
7
Pop. Served
68,566
Violations (5yr)
2
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
3
Total CO₂e
1.7M MT
Top Emitter
Potomac Energy Center
1.7M MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (25k_50k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Potomac Energy Center Ares Capital Corp | Power Plants | 1,655,660 |
Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage - Leesburg and Loudoun Stations (Tran) Berkshire Hathaway Inc | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 27,287 |
LOUDOUN COUNTY SANITARY LANDFILL County Of Loudoun Virginia | Waste | 16,187 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 7 water systems serving the area. 2 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 3 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 1.7M metric tons of CO₂e.