Technical Data and Reports on Particulate Matter (PM) 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 Tools
SIP Status
- SIP status tools, organized by population, area and element.
SIPs approved by EPA
- View approved SIPs by state, organized by states in each EPA region.
Air Quality Data
- 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. The data presented in Excel reports listed by pollutant and in an interactive online tool.
- AirNow: see real-time air pollution data in the United States.
- Air Quality Trends for PM2.5: View PM level trends; measured nationally, regionally, and locally through 2021.
- AirTrends Report: Interactive report showing national and local trends of PM2.5 and other pollutants through 2021.
- Air quality measurement statistics for all criteria pollutants are also available in Excel spreadsheets.
Air quality monitoring
- PM2.5 Ambient Air Monitoring Networks process reported PM data, including visibility and wildfire/smoke monitoring.
- PM Supersites is an ambient monitoring research program intended to address the scientific uncertainties associated with fine particulate matter. Program goals focus on fine particulate characterization, methods testing, and support to health effects and exposure studies.
Designations
- PM Designations: Find information on the process EPA, the states, and the tribes follow to designate areas as "attainment" (meeting) or "nonattainment" (not meeting) the PM standards.
- 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.