Holcim (US) Inc - Kansas City Terminal: Cement Distribution Facility in North Kansas City, Missouri

Holcim (US) Inc - Kansas City Terminal is a cement distribution facility located at 1415 Warren Street in North Kansas City, Missouri. As part of Holcim US, a major global building materials company, this terminal plays a key role in supplying cement to the local construction industry. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 327310 (Cement Manufacturing) and 423390 (Other Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers). The facility operates as a cement terminal, receiving and distributing cement rather than manufacturing it on-site. In the United States, cement terminals are regulated under the Clean Air Act (CAA) for dust emissions and the Clean Water Act (CWA) for stormwater runoff. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources oversees state-level permits. Typical operations involve truck and rail loading/unloading, with dust control measures such as baghouses and water sprays. As a distribution hub, the terminal supports infrastructure development in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Its location near the Missouri River and major transport routes facilitates efficient distribution. The facility's environmental impact is primarily related to particulate matter emissions and stormwater management, which are managed through standard industry practices and regulatory compliance.

The Kansas City area has a history of industrial activity, with cement terminals contributing to local particulate matter emissions. The facility's proximity to the Missouri River and residential areas in North Kansas City necessitates careful dust control and stormwater management. Under the Clean Air Act, the facility must comply with National Ambient Air Quality Standards for PM10 and PM2.5. Stormwater runoff is regulated under the Clean Water Act via a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.