Greenback Asphalt Co., Inc. - Cement Plant in Lenoir City, Tennessee

Greenback Asphalt Co., Inc. is a cement plant located at 2250 Big Hill Road in Lenoir City, Loudon County, Tennessee. The facility is operational and serves the local construction industry with asphalt and cement products. As a medium-scale industrial operation, it contributes to the regional infrastructure development. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforces the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). As a cement and asphalt facility, it is subject to emissions standards for particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide, as well as stormwater management requirements. The facility's NAICS codes reflect its dual role in asphalt paving mixture manufacturing (324121) and cement manufacturing (327310). Cement plants are energy-intensive and can have significant environmental footprints due to combustion processes and raw material handling. Greenback Asphalt Co., Inc. plays a key role in supplying materials for roads and buildings in eastern Tennessee. Its proximity to the Tennessee River and residential areas necessitates compliance with environmental permits to minimize local impacts.

The facility is situated in Loudon County, near the Tennessee River, which is a major waterway in the region. Cement and asphalt plants generate dust, greenhouse gases, and potential water runoff containing hydrocarbons and heavy metals. The area's karst topography may increase groundwater vulnerability. Local air quality is influenced by industrial emissions and transportation corridors, requiring adherence to EPA National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).