Environment in Rock Springs, WY
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
11
Pop. Served
31,055
Violations (5yr)
1
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
4
Total CO₂e
772.1K MT
Top Emitter
SIMPLOT PHOSPHATES
473.4K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (10k_25k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
SIMPLOT PHOSPHATES Jr Simplot Co | Chemicals | 473,444 |
P4 Production, LLC Bayer Us Holding Lp | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 154,570 |
MountainWest Pipeline - Rock Springs Station (Tran) The Williams Cos Inc | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 112,740 |
Vermillion Gas Plant Marathon Petroleum Corp | Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems | 31,325 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 11 water systems serving the area. 1 water quality violation has been reported in the past 5 years. 4 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 772.1K metric tons of CO₂e.