Boxley Materials Co Pounding Mill Ready Mix Plt - Cement Plant in Pounding Mill, Virginia

Boxley Materials Co Pounding Mill Ready Mix Plt is a cement plant located in Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 327310 for cement manufacturing. As a cement plant, it is part of the industrial utilities sector that produces materials essential for construction and infrastructure. The plant 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), and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Cement plants are subject to specific emission standards for particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide. The facility's scale is typical for a ready-mix concrete plant, which involves blending cement with aggregates and water. Cement production is energy-intensive and generates significant CO2 emissions from calcination and fuel combustion. The plant's location in rural Virginia may have implications for local air quality and community proximity. The facility contributes to the regional construction supply chain, supporting infrastructure development in the area.

Cement plants like Boxley Materials Co Pounding Mill Ready Mix Plt are significant sources of air pollutants, including particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide, which can affect local air quality. The facility's location in Tazewell County, a rural area in Virginia, may have limited industrial activity, but cement production can still impact nearby communities. Water usage and stormwater runoff from the site are regulated under the Clean Water Act. The plant's proximity to natural resources and residential areas necessitates careful environmental management.