Lead Air Pollution

Technical Data and Reports on Lead Measurements and SIP Status

EPA collects data from the states and regions on their air quality and state implementation plan (SIP) progress. This information is compiled in a database, and used to create reports, trend charts, and maps.

SIP status reports

Reports for nonattainment area SIP requirements

Reports for infrastructure SIP requirements

SIPs approved by EPA

Air quality data 

Air Quality Trends: View lead level trends; measured nationally, regionally, and locally; up to 2014.

Design Values: view statistics that describe the air quality status of a given area relative to the level of EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards. These Excel reports are listed by pollutant.

Green Book

  • 2008 Lead (Pb) Green Book: listings of areas designated nonattainment for each NAAQS pollutant. It includes current designation and classification status, area maps, reports, and Federal Register notices.