Riverton Corporation Cement Plant - Front Royal, Virginia, United States

Riverton Corporation is a cement plant located at 1111 Riverton Road in Front Royal, Warren County, Virginia, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 212312 (Crushed and Broken Limestone Mining), 327310 (Cement Manufacturing), and 327390 (Other Concrete Product Manufacturing). As a cement plant, it is a significant industrial facility in the region. The plant operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Section 313 reporting. Cement manufacturing is an energy-intensive process that involves raw material extraction, crushing, grinding, and kiln operations. The facility likely uses dry or wet process kilns and may have pollution control equipment such as baghouses or electrostatic precipitators to manage emissions. Cement plants are major sources of greenhouse gases and air pollutants, including CO2, NOx, SO2, and particulate matter. The plant's location in Front Royal, near the Shenandoah River, requires careful management of water use and discharge. The facility's environmental performance is subject to EPA oversight and public reporting through TRI, providing transparency on chemical releases and waste management.

The cement plant is situated in Front Royal, Virginia, within the Shenandoah Valley, an area known for its karst topography and proximity to the Shenandoah River. Cement manufacturing involves quarrying limestone and other raw materials, which can impact local water resources and air quality. The facility's emissions of particulate matter and greenhouse gases are regulated under the Clean Air Act, while water discharges are managed under the Clean Water Act. The surrounding community may be affected by truck traffic, noise, and dust from operations.