OAKS CONCRETE PRODUCTS-WIXOM Cement Plant in Wixom, Michigan, USA

OAKS CONCRETE PRODUCTS-WIXOM is a cement plant situated at 51744 Pontiac Trail in Wixom, Michigan, within Oakland County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 327310, which covers cement manufacturing. As a cement plant, it is part of the industrial utilities sector, producing materials essential for construction and infrastructure. The plant 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 emission standards and permitting requirements due to their potential for air pollutant releases, such as particulate matter and nitrogen oxides. Cement production is energy-intensive and can have significant environmental impacts, including greenhouse gas emissions and resource consumption. The facility's location in Wixom, a suburban area near Detroit, places it within a region with diverse industrial activity. Its role in supplying cement supports local construction and economic development, while compliance with EPA regulations helps manage its environmental footprint.

Cement plants like OAKS CONCRETE PRODUCTS-WIXOM are associated with air emissions including particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide, as well as greenhouse gases from fuel combustion and clinker production. The facility's proximity to Wixom and the greater Detroit metropolitan area means it operates in a region with mixed industrial and residential land use. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Air Act requires adherence to National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for cement manufacturing. Water usage and stormwater management are also regulated under the Clean Water Act.