Catalina Pacific Concrete Co El Segundo Plant - Cement Plant in El Segundo, California

Catalina Pacific Concrete Co El Segundo Plant is a cement manufacturing facility located at 339 S Aviation Blvd in El Segundo, California. As a cement plant, it is part of the industrial utilities sector producing concrete and cement products for construction. The facility is operational and situated in Los Angeles County, a major urban and industrial region. The plant operates under the jurisdiction of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California state regulations. Cement plants are subject to the Clean Air Act (CAA) for emissions of particulate matter and greenhouse gases, the Clean Water Act (CWA) for stormwater runoff, and RCRA for hazardous waste management. The NAICS codes 327310 (Cement Manufacturing) and 327320 (Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing) indicate the facility's scope includes both cement production and concrete mixing. This facility plays a key role in supplying construction materials to the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area. Cement production is energy-intensive and generates CO2 emissions, making environmental management critical. The plant's proximity to residential areas in El Segundo underscores the importance of compliance with air quality standards and community engagement.

Cement plants like this one are significant sources of air pollutants including particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide, as well as greenhouse gas emissions. Located in the South Coast Air Basin of California, the facility operates in a region with stringent air quality regulations due to non-attainment for ozone and particulate matter. The plant's proximity to residential neighborhoods and the Los Angeles International Airport adds to the environmental sensitivity, requiring robust emission controls and monitoring.