EPA Predicts Pottawattamie County May Not Meet New Lead Standards

EPA has announced that areas in Pottawattamie County, Iowa may not meet new tighter lead air standards. In 2008, EPA reduced the national air quality standards for lead ten-fold to 0.15 micrograms per cubic meter after a review of the science about lead, advice from the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee, and consideration of public comments.

IDNR has been working with facilities to reduce lead emissions through implementation of emission controls, and is required to develop and implement plans to meet air quality lead standards by December 31, 2016. IDNR will have until August 15, 2011, to comment and to provide additional information.

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