Systech Environmental Corp Cement Plant, Alpena, Michigan | Industrial Utilities

Systech Environmental Corp is a cement plant located at 1480 Ford Ave, Alpena, Michigan, United States. The facility is operational and falls under the industrial utilities sector, specifically cement manufacturing. It is situated in Alpena County and serves the local and regional construction industry. The plant operates under the regulatory oversight of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). As a cement plant, it is subject to the Clean Air Act (CAA) for emissions of particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide, as well as the Clean Water Act (CWA) for process water discharges. The facility's NAICS codes indicate it also engages in solid waste collection, which may involve additional RCRA and TRI reporting requirements. Cement plants are energy-intensive and significant sources of CO2 emissions due to the calcination process. Systech Environmental Corp's location in Alpena, near the Great Lakes, places it in a region with sensitive ecosystems. The facility's role in waste collection also ties it to circular economy initiatives, potentially using alternative fuels derived from waste to reduce fossil fuel consumption.

Alpena, Michigan, is located on the shores of Lake Huron, part of the Great Lakes system. The region has a humid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. Cement plants in this area must manage air emissions carefully due to the proximity to sensitive aquatic ecosystems. The facility's waste collection activities may involve handling hazardous materials, requiring compliance with RCRA standards to prevent soil and groundwater contamination.