AMRIZE Hagerstown Cement Plant (Formerly Holcim) - Hagerstown, Maryland Cement Manufacturing Facility

The AMRIZE Hagerstown Cement Plant, formerly known as Holcim, is a cement manufacturing facility situated in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, United States. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS code 327310 for cement manufacturing. As a cement plant, it is a significant industrial facility in the region, contributing to local construction and infrastructure supply chains. Cement plants are subject to comprehensive environmental regulations under the US Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The facility likely holds permits for air emissions, including particulate matter and greenhouse gases, and manages stormwater and process wastewater. The plant's scale is typical for a mid-sized cement operation in the Mid-Atlantic region, with potential for both quarrying and clinker production. The plant's location in Hagerstown places it near residential areas and the Potomac River watershed, requiring careful environmental management. Cement production is energy-intensive and generates CO2 from calcination, making the facility part of broader discussions on industrial decarbonization. The plant's operational status indicates ongoing economic activity and regulatory compliance within Maryland's industrial sector.

Cement plants like AMRIZE Hagerstown are significant sources of air pollutants, including particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide, regulated under the Clean Air Act. The facility's proximity to the Potomac River watershed necessitates careful water management to prevent contamination from process wastewater or stormwater runoff. The plant also handles raw materials and fuels, posing potential risks for hazardous substance releases under RCRA. Community proximity in Hagerstown adds to environmental justice considerations, as residents may be exposed to emissions from the plant.