ESSROC CEMENT CORP - PLANT 3, Nazareth, Pennsylvania | Cement Plant Industrial Utilities

ESSROC CEMENT CORP - PLANT 3 is a cement manufacturing facility situated at 401 W PROSPECT ST, Nazareth, Pennsylvania. As a cement plant, it is part of the industrial utilities sector, producing cement for construction and infrastructure. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 327310 (Cement Manufacturing) and 523991. The plant operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and TRI Section 313 reporting. Cement plants are subject to EPA emissions standards for particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide, as well as hazardous air pollutants. The facility likely employs dry or wet kiln processes, with typical capacities ranging from medium to large scale. Cement production is energy-intensive and contributes to CO2 emissions from calcination and fuel combustion. The plant's location in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, places it in a region with a mix of industrial and residential areas. Its environmental significance includes potential impacts on local air quality and community proximity, requiring adherence to stringent permit conditions and monitoring.

The cement plant is located in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, within the Lehigh Valley region, which has a history of industrial activity. Cement manufacturing involves high-temperature kilns that emit particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and carbon dioxide. The facility's proximity to residential areas necessitates compliance with EPA air quality standards and community right-to-know reporting under TRI. Local environmental concerns may include dust deposition and groundwater impacts from raw material handling.