Holcim (US) Inc Cement Plant, Grand Chain, Illinois | Industrial Utilities

Holcim (US) Inc is a cement plant located at 2500 Portland Rd, Grand Chain, Massac County, Illinois. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 327310 (Cement Manufacturing) and 327390 (Other Concrete Product Manufacturing). As part of the global Holcim group, it is a major supplier of cement to the regional construction market. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 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 subject to National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and New Source Performance Standards (NSPS). The facility likely employs dry or wet kiln processes with pollution control technologies such as baghouses and scrubbers. Cement production is energy-intensive and generates significant CO2 emissions from calcination and fuel combustion. The plant's location in rural Illinois near the Ohio River provides access to raw materials and transportation. Its environmental significance includes potential impacts on local air quality and water resources, managed through permits and monitoring under EPA programs.

The plant is situated in a rural area of southern Illinois, near the Ohio River. The region's industrial mix includes agriculture and manufacturing. Cement production releases particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and greenhouse gases. Community proximity is moderate, with Grand Chain being a small town. The facility must comply with EPA air permits and water discharge limits under the CWA. Local environmental concerns include potential dust and emissions affecting nearby residents and ecosystems.