ESSROC CEMENT CORP Cement Plant, Essexville, Michigan | Industrial Utilities

ESSROC CEMENT CORP is a cement plant situated at 1505 Main St., Essexville, Michigan, in Bay County. 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. The plant operates within the United States, where cement manufacturing is regulated under 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. Facilities like this are subject to EPA multi-media regulations and may require Title V operating permits for air emissions. The typical scale of cement plants in the US ranges from medium to large, with production capacities often exceeding 500,000 tons per year. Cement plants are significant due to their high energy consumption and CO2 emissions from calcination and fuel combustion. The environmental impact includes potential air pollutants such as particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide. Community proximity is a consideration, as Essexville is a small city, and the plant's operations may affect local air quality and public health.

The cement plant is located in Essexville, Michigan, near the Saginaw Bay of Lake Huron. The region has a mix of industrial and agricultural land use. Cement manufacturing is inherently pollution-intensive, with primary process emissions including CO2, NOx, SO2, and particulate matter. Community proximity is a concern, as residential areas may be near the facility. The plant operates under US EPA regulations, including the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, which set emission limits and require permits.