ALAMO SAN ANTONIO CEMENT PLANT - Cement Plant in San Antonio, Texas, USA

ALAMO SAN ANTONIO CEMENT PLANT is a cement manufacturing facility located at 6055 W GREEN MOUNTAIN RD in San Antonio, Texas. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS codes 212312 (Crushed and Broken Limestone Mining), 327310 (Cement Manufacturing), and 327999 (All Other Miscellaneous Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing). As a cement plant, it is a significant industrial facility in the region. The plant operates within the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforces multi-media environmental regulations including 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 specific emissions standards for particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and hazardous air pollutants under the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for the Portland Cement Manufacturing industry. Cement production is energy-intensive and involves calcination of limestone, resulting in significant CO2 emissions. The plant's location in Bexar County, Texas, places it within a region with growing urban and industrial activity. Its environmental significance includes potential impacts on local air quality and water resources, requiring compliance with state and federal permits.

The plant is situated in Bexar County, Texas, a region characterized by a semi-arid climate and proximity to the Edwards Aquifer, a critical water source. Cement manufacturing generates emissions of particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide, which can affect local air quality. The facility's operations may also involve water use and wastewater discharge, subject to Clean Water Act permits. Community proximity to San Antonio increases the importance of regulatory compliance to minimize environmental and health impacts.