Roanoke Cement Company - Cement Plant in Richmond, Virginia

Roanoke Cement Company is a cement plant located at 2800 N Hopkins Rd in Richmond, Virginia. As a cement manufacturing facility, it produces cement clinker and finished cement products for regional construction and infrastructure projects. The plant is operational and serves the local and regional market. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 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 typically large-scale operations with significant energy consumption and emissions, including carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter. The plant's NAICS codes (327310 and 423320) indicate cement manufacturing and construction materials merchant wholesalers. Cement production is energy-intensive and has notable environmental impacts, including greenhouse gas emissions and potential air quality concerns. The plant's location in Richmond, an urban area, means it operates in proximity to residential communities, necessitating robust emission controls and community engagement. The facility contributes to the local economy and infrastructure development while adhering to federal and state environmental standards.

Cement plants are significant sources of air pollutants, including particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and carbon dioxide. The Roanoke Cement Company facility in Richmond operates in an urban setting, where air quality and community health are important considerations. The plant is subject to stringent US EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act, including National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for cement manufacturing. Local environmental context includes the James River watershed and potential impacts on water resources from stormwater runoff and process water discharges.