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Environmental pollution in the U.S.

Statistics report on environmental pollution in the United States

Pollution is a big issue in the United States, with poor air quality, contaminated water sources, and land deterioration not only affecting the environment, but also putting the health of millions of Americans at risk across the country.

This report presents statistics on environmental pollution in the United States. It looks into different types of environmental pollution on the land, sea, and in the air, such as particulate matter exposure, drinking water contamination, and hazardous waste sites, as well as public concerns and environmental protection measures.

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Overview

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  • Premium Statistic Average life expectancy loss worldwide 2023, by external risk
  • Premium Statistic Causes of water pollution worldwide 2023
  • Premium Statistic Global landfill waste generated per capita 2025, by select country
  • Premium Statistic Global deaths caused by air pollution 2021, by country
  • Premium Statistic American's biggest environmental concerns 2025

Air pollution

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  • Premium Statistic Air pollution emission trends in the U.S. 1990-2023, by pollutant
  • Premium Statistic Change in air quality in the United States 2000-2023, by pollutant
  • Premium Statistic Average annual PM2.5 air pollution concentrations in the United States 2000-2023
  • Premium Statistic Most polluted cities based on PM2.5 concentration in the U.S. 2025
  • Premium Statistic Population at risk of unhealthy PM2.5 levels in the U.S. 2021-2023

Water and land pollution

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  • Premium Statistic Volume of oil spills in territorial waters in the U.S. 2000-2022, by source
  • Basic Statistic Largest oil spills affecting U.S. waters 1969-2024
  • Premium Statistic Share of industrial chemical waste water releases in the U.S. 2023, by chemical
  • Premium Statistic Number of waste items found along beaches in the U.S. 2024, by type
  • Premium Statistic Largest municipal solid waste landfills in the U.S. 2022, by waste in place
  • Premium Statistic Leading municipal solid waste landfills in the U.S. 2022, by accepted waste
  • Premium Statistic Number of hazardous waste sites in the U.S. 2025, by state

Public opinions

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  • Basic Statistic Americans' concerns about air pollution 1990-2025
  • Premium Statistic Water pollution concerns in the U.S. 2025, by type
  • Basic Statistic Americans' concerns about the pollution of drinking water 1990-2024
  • Basic Statistic U.S. opinion on expanding or reducing federal agencies and departments 2025

Environmental protection

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  • Premium Statistic U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's budget 1970-2025
  • Premium Statistic U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's budget 2024, by goal and objective
  • Premium Statistic Breakdown of the EPA's budget in the U.S. FY 2026, by program
  • Premium Statistic Air quality standards in the U.S. 2024, by pollutant
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