CEMCO MATERIALS INC. Cement Plant in El Paso, Texas, United States

CEMCO MATERIALS INC. is a cement plant located at 3101 ZARAGOZA in El Paso, Texas, United States. The facility is operational and falls under NAICS code 327310, which covers cement manufacturing. As a cement plant, it is part of the industrial utilities sector, producing cement for construction and infrastructure projects in the region. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforces multi-media environmental 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 standards for particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide, as well as requirements for managing hazardous waste and water discharges. Cement plants are significant sources of carbon dioxide emissions due to the calcination process. The facility's location in El Paso, near the U.S.-Mexico border, places it in a region with growing demand for construction materials. Its operational status indicates ongoing contribution to local infrastructure development, while environmental oversight ensures compliance with federal and state regulations.

Cement plants are inherently pollution-intensive, with primary emissions including carbon dioxide, particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide from the kiln process. The El Paso area experiences arid conditions, which can exacerbate dust dispersion. Community proximity is a concern, as residential areas may be near the plant. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Air Act requires permits and emission controls to mitigate local air quality impacts.