Environment in Madison, WI
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
17
Pop. Served
285,795
Violations (5yr)
10
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
5
Total CO₂e
440.3K MT
Top Emitter
West Campus Cogeneration Facility
211.8K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (250k_500k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
West Campus Cogeneration Facility Mge Energy Inc | Power Plants | 211,764 |
UW Madison - Charter St. State Of Wisconsin | Power Plants | 162,462 |
DANE CNTY LANDFILL SITE #2 RODEFELD County Of Dane Putlic Works Solid Waste Div | Waste | 29,534 |
Wisconsin Power & Light Gas Distribution Alliant Energy Corp | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 23,491 |
Blount Street Mge Energy Inc | Power Plants | 13,003 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 17 water systems serving the area. 10 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 5 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 440.3K metric tons of CO₂e.