500 EAST TEMPORARY CONCRETE BATCH PLANT - Cement Plant in American Fork, Utah, USA

500 EAST TEMPORARY CONCRETE BATCH PLANT is a cement plant located at 575 East 1100 South in American Fork, Utah, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 327211, 327212, 327213, and 327310, indicating involvement in flat glass, other pressed and blown glass, glass container, and cement manufacturing. As a temporary concrete batch plant, it serves local construction needs in Utah County. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Section 313 reporting. Cement plants are subject to National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and New Source Performance Standards (NSPS). The plant's scale is typical for a temporary batch operation, likely serving specific construction projects in the region. Cement production is energy-intensive and generates significant CO2 emissions from calcination and fuel combustion. The plant's proximity to American Fork, a growing city, may raise community concerns about particulate matter and air quality. However, temporary batch plants often have shorter operational lifespans and may be subject to local permitting requirements to mitigate environmental impacts.

American Fork is located in Utah County, part of the Wasatch Front region, which experiences temperature inversions that can trap air pollutants, particularly in winter. Cement plants contribute to particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions, which can exacerbate local air quality issues. The facility's location near residential areas may increase community exposure to dust and emissions. Regulatory oversight by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality and US EPA ensures compliance with air and water quality standards.