MIDWEST CONCRETE MATERIALS - PLANT #34 (AIR) Cement Plant in Emporia, Kansas

MIDWEST CONCRETE MATERIALS - PLANT #34 (AIR) is a cement plant located at 1001 West 4th Street in Emporia, Kansas. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 327310 (Cement Manufacturing) and 327320 (Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing). As a cement plant, it is part of the industrial utilities sector that produces materials essential for construction and infrastructure. The facility 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), and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Cement plants are subject to specific emissions standards for particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide. The plant's location in Lyon County places it within Kansas's industrial landscape, where cement production supports regional construction activities. Cement manufacturing is energy-intensive and involves significant raw material processing, including limestone quarrying and kiln operations. The plant's environmental significance lies in its potential emissions and resource use. Compliance with EPA regulations ensures monitoring and control of pollutants. The facility contributes to the local economy by supplying concrete materials for construction projects in Emporia and surrounding areas.

Emporia, Kansas, is situated in the Flint Hills region, characterized by tallgrass prairie and agricultural land. Cement plants in this area must manage dust and emissions that could affect air quality and nearby ecosystems. The facility's proximity to residential and agricultural zones requires adherence to EPA air quality standards to minimize community and environmental impact. Water usage and stormwater runoff are also regulated under the CWA to protect local waterways.