Holcim (US) Inc. d/b/a Lafarge Essexville Terminal - Cement Plant in Essexville, Michigan

Holcim (US) Inc. d/b/a Lafarge Essexville Terminal is a cement plant located at 1601 Saline St, Essexville, Michigan, in Bay County. The facility is operational and serves as a terminal for cement distribution, likely handling bulk cement for construction markets in the Great Lakes region. As part of the Holcim group, it operates within a global network of cement production and distribution facilities. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforces multi-media environmental regulations. These include the Clean Air Act (CAA) for emissions, the Clean Water Act (CWA) for wastewater discharges, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) for hazardous waste management. Additionally, as a cement terminal, it may be subject to Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) reporting under Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). The NAICS codes 327310 (Cement Manufacturing) and 423320 (Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers) indicate both manufacturing and wholesale activities. The environmental significance of this facility lies in its role in the cement supply chain, which is a key component of infrastructure development. Cement plants are typically associated with high energy consumption and CO2 emissions from clinker production, though as a terminal, the primary environmental considerations may include dust control, stormwater management, and potential spills of cement or additives. The facility's proximity to Saginaw Bay and the Great Lakes watershed necessitates careful management of runoff and wastewater to protect water quality.

Essexville is located on the Saginaw River near Saginaw Bay, part of the Lake Huron watershed. The region has a history of industrial activity, including chemical manufacturing and power generation. Cement terminals in such areas must manage fugitive dust emissions and stormwater runoff to prevent contamination of nearby water bodies. The facility's operations are subject to local air quality regulations and may require permits under the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). Community proximity to industrial facilities in Bay County underscores the importance of compliance with environmental standards to minimize health and ecological impacts.