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The EPA works with other government agencies, industry, and the community to keep our air clean. Find out how to report smoky vehicles or other air pollution to us, and how environment protection licences for industry help control air pollution.

Reducing air pollution means healthier people and a healthier environment. The EPA works with Government, industry, community, environment and other stakeholders on strategies to reduce air pollution and improve air quality NSW.

The EPA aims to ensure NSW air quality meets or is better than national ambient air quality standards, through legislation, monitoring, guidelines and strategies.

A framework of Acts, Regulations, policies and programs help the EPA support industry and the community to use cleaner environmental practices.

Particle pollution is a mixture of small particles and liquid droplets suspended in air.  It is made up of a complex range of components including nitrates, sulphates, organic chemicals, metals and soil or dust.

The report Managing particles and improving air quality in NSW presents

The EPA uses economic analyses and tools to inform the development of environmental regulations and policies. Estimates of costs and benefits provide stakeholders with important information during consultation on proposals.

The NSW Clean Air Strategy presents the whole of NSW Government approach to improving air quality and protecting communities.

A detailed list of pollutants emitted to the air by different sources in the Greater Metropolitan Region for a specific year.