CEMEX California Cement LLC - Cement Plant in Apple Valley, California

CEMEX California Cement LLC is a cement manufacturing facility located at 25220 Black Mountain Quarry Rd, Apple Valley, California, in San Bernardino County. The plant is operational and falls under NAICS code 327310, which covers cement manufacturing. As part of the CEMEX network, it serves the construction industry in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US 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 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and New Source Performance Standards (NSPS). The plant likely uses dry or wet kiln processes typical of the industry. Cement production is energy-intensive and generates significant CO2 emissions from calcination and fuel combustion. The plant's location in the Mojave Desert region may influence water usage and dust management practices. Its role in supplying cement for infrastructure and construction projects in Southern California underscores its economic significance.

The plant is situated in the Mojave Desert near Apple Valley, an arid region with limited water resources. Cement manufacturing involves quarrying, crushing, and kiln operations that can generate particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide. Proximity to residential areas may raise community concerns about air quality. The facility must comply with California's stringent air quality regulations, including those from the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) or Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District (MDAQMD).