Methane emitter USA_S_590
Landfill in United States. Satellites have detected 8 methane plumes here since 22 Apr 2024, most recently on 16 Aug 2026.
8
Plumes
2
Plumes, last 12 months
5,945 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,788 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it
We don't have enough evidence to name an operator for this site yet. If you know who runs it, tell us below.
Response so far
- Source type
- Landfill
- UNEP notified
- Not applicable
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Not applicable
- First seen
- 22 Apr 2024
- Last seen
- 16 Aug 2026
- Coordinates
- 29.95185, -95.22693 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug 2026Waste / landfill | 4,259 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 2 Dec 2025Waste / landfill | 1,812 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 13 Aug 2025Waste / landfill | 3,843 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 29 Jul 2025Waste / landfill | 5,945 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 6 Oct 2024Waste / landfill | 1,765 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 2 Oct 2024Waste / landfill | 885 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 28 Jun 2024Waste / landfill | 1,640 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 22 Apr 2024Waste / landfill | 1,527 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
Authorities you can notify
- U.S. EPA — report an environmental violation — Federal tip line; covers landfills, oil & gas and coal mines.
- Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
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