MIDWEST CONCRETE MATERIALS - MANHATTAN Cement Plant in Manhattan, Kansas

MIDWEST CONCRETE MATERIALS - MANHATTAN is a cement plant situated at 701 South 4th Street in Manhattan, Kansas. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 327310 (Cement Manufacturing) and 327320 (Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing), reflecting its role in producing cement and concrete products for the local construction industry. As a cement plant in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) for emissions, the Clean Water Act (CWA) for wastewater discharges, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) for hazardous waste management. It may also be subject to Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) reporting under Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act. Typical cement plant processes involve raw material grinding, kiln operations, and clinker cooling, which generate particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide. The plant serves the Manhattan area and contributes to regional infrastructure development by supplying cement and concrete. Its location in Riley County places it within a community where construction and agriculture are key economic activities. The facility's environmental impact is managed through state and federal permits, with ongoing monitoring to ensure compliance with emission and discharge limits.

Cement plants are significant sources of air pollutants, including particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide, due to high-temperature kiln operations and material handling. The Manhattan facility's proximity to residential areas may raise community concerns about air quality and dust. Water usage for cooling and process needs, along with stormwater runoff from raw material stockpiles, requires careful management under Clean Water Act permits. The plant's operations also generate solid waste such as cement kiln dust, which must be handled in accordance with RCRA regulations.