Suwannee American Cement Company, LLC - Cement Plant in Palmetto, Florida

Suwannee American Cement Company, LLC is a cement plant located at 13250 Eastern Ave, Palmetto, Florida, United States. The facility is operational and falls under NAICS code 327310, which covers cement manufacturing. As a cement plant, it is part of the industrial utilities sector, producing cement for construction and infrastructure projects. 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. The facility's location in Manatee County, Florida, places it within a region with growing demand for construction materials. Cement plants are significant for local infrastructure development but also have environmental considerations due to energy-intensive processes and emissions. The plant's operational status indicates ongoing contribution to the regional cement supply.

Cement plants are associated with significant environmental impacts, including high energy consumption and emissions of carbon dioxide, particulate matter, and other pollutants. The facility's location in Palmetto, Florida, is near residential areas and the Tampa Bay estuary, which may raise concerns about air quality and water runoff. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act aims to mitigate these impacts through emission controls and stormwater management.