Coplay Cement Company - Cement Plant in Whitehall, Pennsylvania

Coplay Cement Company is a cement plant located in Whitehall, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 327310, which corresponds to cement manufacturing. As a cement plant, it is part of the industrial utilities sector, producing cement for construction and infrastructure. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 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 emissions standards for particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide. The facility's scale is typical for the region, serving local and regional construction markets. Cement production is energy-intensive and generates significant CO2 emissions from both fuel combustion and the calcination process. The plant's location in Lehigh County places it within a region with a history of industrial activity. Its environmental significance includes potential impacts on local air quality and water resources, managed through EPA permits and compliance requirements.

Cement plants like Coplay Cement Company are significant sources of air pollutants, including particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide, which can affect local air quality. The facility is located in Whitehall, Pennsylvania, a suburban area near the Lehigh River. Proximity to residential communities necessitates stringent emissions controls under the Clean Air Act. Water usage for cooling and process needs may impact local water resources, regulated under the Clean Water Act.