Lafarge Beavercreek Concrete Cement Plant, Hagerstown, Maryland

Lafarge Beavercreek Concrete is a cement plant situated at 10101 Mapleville Rd in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 327310, which covers cement manufacturing. As a cement plant, it is part of the industrial utilities sector that produces materials essential for construction and infrastructure. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforces multi-media environmental regulations including the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Section 313 reporting. Cement plants are subject to specific emission standards for pollutants such as particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide. The facility's location in Maryland also subjects it to state-level environmental permits and oversight. Cement production is energy-intensive and generates significant CO2 emissions from both fuel combustion and the calcination process. The plant's proximity to Hagerstown and surrounding communities necessitates careful management of air quality and dust control. As a key supplier of concrete materials, the facility plays a vital role in regional construction and infrastructure development.

Cement plants like Lafarge Beavercreek Concrete are significant sources of air pollutants, including particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide, which can affect local air quality. The calcination process also releases substantial carbon dioxide, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. Proximity to residential areas in Hagerstown requires stringent dust control and emission monitoring to minimize community impact. Maryland's regulatory framework, including state implementation plans for air quality, governs the facility's environmental performance.