Environment in Oak Creek, WI
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
4
Pop. Served
32,436
Violations (5yr)
1
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
2
Total CO₂e
9.8M MT
Top Emitter
Elm Road Generating Station
5.9M MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (25k_50k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Elm Road Generating Station Wec Energy Group Inc | Power Plants | 5,879,315 |
South Oak Creek Wec Energy Group Inc | Power Plants | 3,951,885 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 4 water systems serving the area. 1 water quality violation has been reported in the past 5 years. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 9.8M metric tons of CO₂e.