Chandler Concrete/Piedmont, Inc. Cement Plant in Salisbury, North Carolina

Chandler Concrete/Piedmont, Inc. is a cement plant situated at 400 N. Long Street in Salisbury, North Carolina, United States. The facility is operational and classified 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. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Cement plants are subject to emissions standards for particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide, as well as reporting requirements under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Section 313. The plant's location in North Carolina places it under state-level environmental regulations enforced by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. Cement production is energy-intensive and generates significant carbon dioxide emissions from the calcination process. The plant's operational status indicates ongoing contribution to the local economy and construction supply chain. Its proximity to Salisbury and surrounding communities necessitates compliance with air quality standards and community right-to-know provisions under TRI reporting.

Cement plants like Chandler Concrete/Piedmont, Inc. are significant sources of air pollutants, including particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide, which can affect local air quality. The facility's location in Salisbury, North Carolina, places it in a region with mixed industrial and residential areas, requiring careful management of emissions to minimize community exposure. The plant's operations also involve water use and potential wastewater discharge, regulated under the Clean Water Act. The surrounding environment includes typical Southeastern U.S. ecosystems, with attention to potential impacts on local waterways and habitats.