ESSROC ITALCEMENTI GROUP Cement Plant in Chesapeake, Virginia, USA

ESSROC ITALCEMENTI GROUP is a cement plant located at 100 Pratt Street in Chesapeake, Virginia, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 327310, which covers cement manufacturing. As part of the Italcementi Group, it contributes to the regional construction materials supply. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including 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. Cement plants are subject to National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and New Source Performance Standards (NSPS). The facility likely uses dry or wet kiln processes with raw materials such as limestone, clay, and shale. Cement production is energy-intensive and generates CO2 from calcination and fuel combustion. The plant's location in Chesapeake places it near the Hampton Roads metropolitan area, serving infrastructure and construction demand. Environmental management includes monitoring particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide emissions, as well as managing stormwater runoff and solid waste.

Cement plants are significant sources of air pollutants, including particulate matter, nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and carbon dioxide (CO2). The facility's proximity to Chesapeake, Virginia, and the surrounding Hampton Roads region means emissions can affect local air quality and contribute to regional haze. Water use for cooling and dust suppression may impact local water resources. The plant must comply with EPA regulations, including Title V operating permits and TRI reporting under Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act.