Environment in Charleston, WV
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
16
Pop. Served
387,880
Violations (5yr)
5
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
8
Total CO₂e
460.6K MT
Top Emitter
Mountaineer Gas Company
125.7K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (25k_50k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Mountaineer Gas Company Mountaineer Gas Co | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 125,731 |
Charleston Landfill City Of Charleston | Waste | 83,377 |
Northeast Natural Energy LLC Northeast Natural Energy Llc | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 70,871 |
Greylock Midstream LLC Greylock Energy | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 68,490 |
TGP Station 119A Rocky Fork, WV Kinder Morgan Inc | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 45,226 |
Greylock Energy Greylock Energy | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 41,235 |
TGP Station 118A, Charleston, WV Kinder Morgan Inc | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 24,961 |
Mountaineer Gas Company 160 Appalachian Basin GB Mountaineer Gas Co | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 680 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 16 water systems serving the area. 5 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 8 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 460.6K metric tons of CO₂e.