MCATEE CONSTRUCTION CO- RIVERSIDE Cement Plant in Sterling, Colorado

MCATEE CONSTRUCTION CO- RIVERSIDE is a cement plant located at 525 Riverside Drive in Sterling, Colorado, within Logan County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 327310 (Cement Manufacturing), 327320 (Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing), and 444190 (Other Building Material Dealers). As a cement plant, it is part of the industrial utilities sector that supplies essential materials for construction and infrastructure projects in the region. The facility 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 emissions standards for particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide, and must comply with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for water discharges. The plant's scale is typical for a regional cement producer, serving the construction needs of northeastern Colorado. Cement production is energy-intensive and generates significant CO2 emissions from both fuel combustion and the calcination process. The plant's proximity to Sterling and the surrounding agricultural areas means that air quality and dust control are important operational considerations. As part of the local industrial base, the facility contributes to the regional economy by providing materials for roads, buildings, and other infrastructure projects. Its compliance with EPA regulations ensures that environmental impacts are managed within permitted limits.

Cement plants like MCATEE CONSTRUCTION CO- RIVERSIDE are significant sources of air pollutants, including particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide, which can affect local air quality. The facility is located in Logan County, Colorado, a region with a semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Community proximity to the plant necessitates effective dust control and emissions management to minimize health impacts. The plant's operations are subject to EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for cement plants and must comply with state implementation plans for air quality.