Riverside Cement Company - Cement Plant in Oro Grande, California

Riverside Cement Company is a cement plant located at 19409 National Trails Highway in Oro Grande, San Bernardino County, California. The facility is operational and falls under NAICS code 327310, which covers cement manufacturing. As a cement plant, it is a key supplier of cement for regional construction and infrastructure projects. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) for emissions, the Clean Water Act (CWA) for water discharges, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) for waste management. Cement plants are subject to National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and New Source Performance Standards (NSPS). The facility likely uses dry or wet kiln processes with raw materials such as limestone, clay, and shale. Cement production is energy-intensive and generates significant CO2 emissions from calcination and fuel combustion. The plant's location in the Mojave Desert region of California places it in an area with air quality concerns, particularly for particulate matter and nitrogen oxides. The facility contributes to local employment and economic activity while operating under state and federal environmental permits.

The cement plant is situated in the Mojave Desert near Oro Grande, California, an area characterized by arid climate and sensitive ecosystems. Cement manufacturing releases particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and carbon dioxide. The facility's proximity to communities and protected lands requires adherence to strict air quality regulations under the California Air Resources Board and the EPA. Water use for cooling and dust control is limited in this dry region, and wastewater discharge is regulated under the Clean Water Act.