Heidelberg Materials - Evansville Cement Plant & Quarry, Fleetwood, Pennsylvania

Heidelberg Materials - Evansville Cement Plt & Quarry is a cement manufacturing facility located in Fleetwood, Berks County, Pennsylvania. As a cement plant, it produces cement clinker and finished cement products, with an associated quarry providing raw materials. The facility is operational and falls under the industrial utilities sector, specifically cement production. The facility operates under U.S. environmental regulations, including the Clean Air Act (CAA) for emissions, Clean Water Act (CWA) for water discharges, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) for waste management. Cement plants are significant sources of air pollutants such as particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide, and are subject to EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for cement manufacturing. Cement production is energy-intensive and contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. The facility's location in Pennsylvania places it within a region with a mix of industrial and agricultural activities. The quarry operations involve extraction of limestone and other materials, which can impact local land use and water resources. The plant serves the regional construction market, providing essential materials for infrastructure and building projects.

The facility is situated in Berks County, Pennsylvania, an area with a mix of rural and suburban landscapes. Cement plants are associated with emissions of dust, NOx, SO2, and CO2, as well as potential water use and quarrying impacts. The local environmental context includes proximity to residential areas and agricultural land, requiring careful management of air and water quality. Regulatory oversight by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the U.S. EPA ensures compliance with environmental standards.