Overview
Ash Grove Cement Co-Chanute Plant is an operational cement plant in Chanute, Kansas, producing cement and related materials. It operates under US EPA regulations including CAA, CWA, and RCRA.
The Ash Grove Cement Co-Chanute Plant is a cement manufacturing facility located at 1801 N Santa Fe Ave in Chanute, Kansas. As a cement plant, it is part of the industrial utilities sector, producing cement and related products. The facility is operational and serves the local and regional construction industry. The plant operates under multiple NAICS codes including 212312 (crushed and broken limestone mining), 327310 (cement manufacturing), and 562211 (hazardous waste treatment and disposal). This indicates the facility may engage in raw material extraction, cement production, and waste management activities. As a US-based cement plant, it is subject to federal 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 requirements. Cement plants are significant industrial utilities due to their energy-intensive processes and potential environmental impacts. The Chanute plant contributes to local employment and infrastructure development while operating within a comprehensive regulatory framework designed to manage emissions, water usage, and waste disposal. Its location in Neosho County places it within a region with a mix of agricultural and industrial activities.
Environmental context
Cement plants are among the largest industrial sources of carbon dioxide emissions due to the calcination of limestone. They also emit particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and other pollutants. The Chanute plant's proximity to residential areas and agricultural land necessitates careful management of air and water emissions. Kansas has a mix of urban and rural environments, and industrial facilities must comply with state and federal environmental standards to minimize impacts on local communities and ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 1801 N Santa Fe Ave, Chanute, Kansas 66720, in Neosho County, United States.
The plant produces cement and related materials, serving the construction industry. It operates under NAICS codes for cement manufacturing, limestone mining, and hazardous waste treatment.
As a US industrial facility, it is subject to the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and Toxics Release Inventory reporting requirements.
The plant is currently operational and active in cement production.
Cement plants are significant sources of CO2, particulate matter, and other pollutants. They require permits for air emissions, water discharge, and waste management to mitigate environmental impacts.
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