ASTRA READYMIX LLC (GARDEN CITY PIT) Cement Plant in Garden City, Kansas, USA

ASTRA READYMIX LLC (GARDEN CITY PIT) is a cement plant situated at 900 S Farmland Rd in Garden City, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 327310, which covers cement manufacturing. As a cement plant, it is part of the industrial utilities sector involved in producing cement for construction and infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforces multi-media 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 emission limits for particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide, and must comply with National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for the cement manufacturing industry. Cement plants are significant contributors to local economies and infrastructure development. The Garden City Pit facility likely serves the regional construction market. Environmental considerations include potential emissions of greenhouse gases and other pollutants, as well as water usage and waste management. The plant's location in Finney County, Kansas, places it in a region with agricultural and industrial activities.

Cement plants are associated with significant environmental impacts, including high energy consumption and emissions of carbon dioxide, particulate matter, and other pollutants. The facility's location in Garden City, Kansas, is in a semi-arid region with agricultural land use. Proximity to communities may raise concerns about air quality and health effects. Regulatory oversight by the US EPA ensures compliance with emission standards and reporting requirements under the Clean Air Act and other environmental laws.