LEHIGH CEMENT COMPANY - Cement Plant in College Park, Georgia, United States

LEHIGH CEMENT COMPANY is a cement plant located at 2194 West Point Avenue, College Park, Georgia, United States. The facility is operational and falls under NAICS code 327310, which covers cement manufacturing. As a cement plant, it is part of the industrial utilities sector, 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 emissions 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. The environmental significance of this facility lies in its potential emissions of greenhouse gases and other pollutants typical of cement production, such as carbon dioxide from calcination and fuel combustion. The plant's proximity to College Park, a suburban area near Atlanta, may involve community considerations regarding air quality and industrial impacts. The facility contributes to the regional construction supply chain and local economy.

Cement plants are significant sources of air emissions, including particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and carbon dioxide. The LEHIGH CEMENT COMPANY facility in College Park, Georgia, operates in a region with a mix of urban and suburban development, which may increase community exposure to industrial emissions. The plant's location near Atlanta highlights the importance of compliance with EPA air quality standards and local regulations to mitigate environmental and health impacts.