PHOENIX CEMENT - CLARKDALE: Cement Plant in Clarkdale, Arizona

PHOENIX CEMENT - CLARKDALE is a cement plant located at 601 North Cement Plant Road in Clarkdale, Yavapai County, Arizona, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 327310 for cement manufacturing. As a cement plant, it is part of the industrial utilities sector, which includes facilities that produce 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 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. Cement plants are significant due to their role in producing a key construction material, but they also have environmental implications, including high energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The Clarkdale facility contributes to the local economy and infrastructure development in Arizona, while operating under stringent environmental regulations to mitigate its impact.

Cement plants are inherently pollution-intensive, with primary emissions including particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and carbon dioxide. The Clarkdale facility is located in a semi-arid region of Arizona, where water resources are limited and air quality can be affected by industrial emissions. Community proximity is a consideration, as cement plants can generate dust and noise. The plant operates under US EPA regulations, including the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, which require permits and emissions controls to minimize environmental impact.