WHEATLAND PLANT - Cement Plant in Platte, Wyoming, United States

WHEATLAND PLANT is a cement manufacturing facility located at 245 South Wheatland Highway in Platte, Wyoming, United States. The plant operates in Platte County and is classified under NAICS code 327310 for cement manufacturing. As a cement plant, it is part of the industrial utilities sector with significant energy and material inputs. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforces multi-media environmental 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 emission 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. Cement production is energy-intensive and involves calcination of limestone, which releases carbon dioxide. The plant's operational status is active, and it serves the regional construction market. Environmental significance includes potential air emissions and energy consumption, with regulatory oversight ensuring compliance with federal standards.

The plant is located in Platte County, Wyoming, a semi-arid region with low population density. Cement plants are significant sources of particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and carbon dioxide. The facility's proximity to rural areas may reduce direct community exposure, but regional air quality and water use are key environmental considerations. Regulatory oversight under the US EPA ensures monitoring and control of emissions.