Environment in Roanoke, VA
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
33
Pop. Served
194,650
Violations (5yr)
5
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
1
Total CO₂e
97.1K MT
Top Emitter
ROANOKE ELECTRIC STEEL CORPORATION
97.1K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (50k_100k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
ROANOKE ELECTRIC STEEL CORPORATION Steel Dynamics Inc | Metals | 97,145 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 33 water systems serving the area. 5 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 1 industrial facility reports greenhouse gas emissions totaling 97.1K metric tons of CO₂e.