California Portland Cement Company - Cement Plant in Colton, California

California Portland Cement Company is a cement plant located at 695 S Rancho Ave, Colton, San Bernardino County, California. The facility is operational and falls under NAICS code 327310, which covers cement manufacturing. As a cement plant, it is a key industrial utility in the region, producing cement for construction and infrastructure projects. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) for emissions, the Clean Water Act (CWA) for water discharges, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) for waste management. Cement plants are subject to specific emissions standards for particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide, and may require Title V operating permits. The plant's scale is typical for a cement facility in California, serving local and regional markets. Cement production is energy-intensive and generates significant CO2 emissions from both fuel combustion and the calcination process. The plant's location in Colton places it within an industrial area of San Bernardino County, which has a mix of manufacturing and logistics facilities. The environmental significance includes potential impacts on local air quality and the need for compliance with California's stringent environmental regulations, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Cement plants like California Portland Cement Company are significant sources of air pollutants, including particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide, which can affect local air quality. The facility is located in Colton, California, within the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), which has strict rules for emissions. The plant's operations also involve water use and potential wastewater discharges, regulated under the Clean Water Act. Community proximity to industrial areas may raise concerns about health impacts, necessitating robust monitoring and control measures.