LAFARGE CORPORATION Cement Plant in Buffalo, Iowa | Industrial Utilities

LAFARGE CORPORATION is a cement plant located at 301 East Front Street in Buffalo, Iowa, United States. The facility operates in Scott County and is classified under NAICS code 327310, which covers cement manufacturing. As a cement plant, it is part of the industrial utilities sector focused on producing cement for construction and infrastructure. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforces multi-media 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 particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide, and must comply with National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for the cement manufacturing industry. Cement production is energy-intensive and generates significant carbon dioxide emissions from both fuel combustion and the calcination process. The facility's location near the Mississippi River may provide logistical advantages for raw material transport and product distribution. The plant contributes to the regional construction supply chain and supports local economic activity in Buffalo and the broader Quad Cities area.

Cement plants are significant sources of air pollutants including particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and carbon dioxide. The facility's location in Buffalo, Iowa, near the Mississippi River, places it in an area with potential for community exposure to emissions. The plant operates under EPA regulations that require monitoring and reporting of emissions, as well as compliance with ambient air quality standards. The surrounding region includes both urban and agricultural areas, and the plant's emissions may affect local air quality and contribute to regional haze.