Castle Builders Supply Indiana Concrete Plt - Cement Plant in Penn Run, Pennsylvania

Castle Builders Supply Indiana Concrete Plt is a cement plant located at 8690 Highway 422 East in Penn Run, Indiana County, Pennsylvania. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 327310 (Cement Manufacturing), indicating it produces cement or concrete products for regional construction markets. As a cement plant in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) for emissions, Clean Water Act (CWA) for wastewater, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) for hazardous waste management. Cement plants are subject to New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for portland cement manufacturing. The facility's location in rural Pennsylvania places it within a region with a mix of industrial and agricultural activities. Cement plants are significant sources of particulate matter and greenhouse gases, and their proximity to communities requires careful environmental management. The plant contributes to local infrastructure development and employment.

Cement plants are among the largest industrial sources of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions due to the calcination process and fuel combustion. They also emit particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and other pollutants. In Pennsylvania, cement facilities must comply with state and federal air quality regulations, including operating permits that limit emissions. The plant's location in a rural area may reduce direct community exposure, but regional air quality impacts remain a concern.