Lafarge North America Belpre Terminal - Cement Plant in Belpre, Ohio, USA

Lafarge North America Belpre Terminal is a cement plant located at 3055 Washington Blvd, Belpre, Ohio, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a terminal for cement distribution in the region. It is classified under NAICS codes 327310 (Cement Manufacturing) and 423320 (Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Materials Merchant Wholesalers). The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). As a cement terminal, its primary activities involve storage, handling, and distribution of cement, which may generate dust emissions and stormwater runoff. The facility is subject to state and federal permits for air emissions and water discharge. Cement terminals play a critical role in the construction supply chain, providing local distribution of cement to concrete producers and construction sites. The Belpre Terminal supports infrastructure development in southeastern Ohio and the surrounding region. Its location along the Ohio River facilitates barge transportation, reducing truck traffic and associated emissions.

The Belpre Terminal is situated in Washington County, Ohio, along the Ohio River. The region has a mix of industrial and agricultural land uses. Cement terminals like this one can generate particulate matter (PM) from material handling and transfer operations. Stormwater runoff from the site may contain sediment and cement dust, requiring management under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Proximity to the river also necessitates spill prevention and control measures to protect water quality.