CEMEX CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS - LYONS Cement Plant, Lyons Area, Colorado, USA

CEMEX CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS - LYONS is a cement plant situated in the Lyons Area of Boulder County, Colorado, United States. As a cement manufacturing facility, it is part of the broader industrial utilities sector, producing cement for construction and infrastructure projects. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS 327310, which covers cement manufacturing. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and Clean Water Act (CWA). Cement plants are subject to emissions standards for particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide, as well as requirements for wastewater discharge and solid waste management under RCRA. The plant likely holds permits for air emissions and water discharge, and may be subject to TRI Section 313 reporting for toxic chemical releases. Cement production is energy-intensive and generates significant CO2 emissions from both fuel combustion and the calcination process. The plant's location in Colorado places it in a region with growing demand for construction materials, but also with environmental considerations such as air quality in the Front Range urban corridor. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing contribution to local infrastructure development.

Cement plants like CEMEX CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS - LYONS are significant sources of air pollutants, including particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide, which can affect local air quality. The plant is located in Boulder County, Colorado, an area with a mix of urban and rural settings, and proximity to communities raises considerations for health impacts. Water use and wastewater discharge from cement production may also affect local water resources. The facility's operations are subject to EPA regulations aimed at minimizing environmental harm.