Overview
WEST COAST STEEL & PROCESSING DBA MISSION METALS operates a cooling tower in Rialto, California. The facility supports industrial metal processing under NAICS 333415.
WEST COAST STEEL & PROCESSING DBA MISSION METALS is an operational cooling tower facility located at 1251 Durst Dr, Rialto, California, in San Bernardino County. This cooling tower serves the company's metal processing operations, which fall under NAICS code 333415 for air-conditioning and warm air heating equipment and commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment manufacturing. The facility operates under U.S. environmental regulations, including the Clean Air Act and state-level refrigerant management programs. Cooling towers in California must comply with ASHRAE 15 safety standards and the U.S. EPA's Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) for refrigerant transitions. The plant's capacity and specific technology are not detailed, but typical cooling towers in industrial settings use evaporative cooling, which requires water management and treatment to prevent scale and biological growth. As part of the industrial sector in Southern California, this cooling tower contributes to the region's manufacturing infrastructure. Its operation supports local employment and supply chains in the metal processing industry. The facility's environmental impact depends on refrigerant type and water usage, with potential for energy efficiency improvements through regular maintenance and upgrades.
Environmental context
Cooling towers in California are subject to state water efficiency regulations and refrigerant management under the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The facility's water consumption and potential for evaporative losses are key environmental considerations, especially in drought-prone regions. Refrigerant leaks can contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, making compliance with leak detection and repair programs critical for reducing global-warming impact.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 1251 Durst Dr, Rialto, California 92376, in San Bernardino County, United States.
This facility operates a cooling tower, which is a heat rejection device that transfers waste heat to the atmosphere through evaporative cooling.
The cooling tower supports metal processing operations under NAICS 333415, which covers air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment manufacturing.
Cooling towers in California must comply with ASHRAE 15 safety standards, the Clean Air Act, and state refrigerant management programs under CARB, including leak detection and reporting requirements.
The Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol mandates phasedown of high-global-warming-potential HFC refrigerants, encouraging the use of low-GWP alternatives in cooling equipment.
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