KOSMOS CEMENT - Cement Plant on Neville Island, Pennsylvania

KOSMOS CEMENT is a cement plant situated on Neville Island in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. As a cement manufacturing facility, it is classified under NAICS codes 327310 (Cement Manufacturing) and 423320 (Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Materials Merchant Wholesalers). The plant is operational and serves the regional construction and infrastructure markets. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and TRI Section 313 reporting requirements. Cement plants are subject to specific emissions standards for particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide, as well as hazardous air pollutants. The plant's location on Neville Island, an industrial area in the Ohio River valley, places it within a region with a history of heavy industry. KOSMOS CEMENT contributes to the local economy by supplying cement for construction projects in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. The plant's environmental significance stems from its potential emissions and resource use, typical of cement production. Its proximity to the Ohio River and residential communities necessitates compliance with environmental permits and community engagement.

The cement industry is a significant source of carbon dioxide emissions due to the calcination of limestone and combustion of fossil fuels. KOSMOS CEMENT, located on Neville Island in the Ohio River valley, operates in an area with a mix of industrial and residential land use. The plant's emissions of particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide are regulated under the Clean Air Act. Its proximity to the Ohio River also requires compliance with water discharge permits under the Clean Water Act.