ARCELORMITTAL WEIRTON - Primary Metal Facility in Weirton, West Virginia

ARCELORMITTAL WEIRTON is a primary metal facility located at 100 Pennsylvania Avenue, Weirton, West Virginia, in the United States. The plant is operational and falls under the Primary Metal sector, with NAICS codes covering iron and steel mills, ferroalloy manufacturing, and related activities. As part of the ArcelorMittal group, it represents a significant industrial presence in the region. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforces multi-media environmental laws including the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Section 313 reporting. These regulations govern emissions, wastewater discharges, waste management, and chemical reporting for primary metal operations. The plant's scale is typical of large integrated steel mills in the Ohio River Valley, an area with a long history of steel production. Environmentally, primary metal facilities like ARCELORMITTAL WEIRTON are significant due to their potential for air emissions (e.g., particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides) and water discharges. The plant's location in Hancock County, near the Ohio River, underscores the importance of compliance with water quality standards. Its operational status and regulatory oversight contribute to the local economy and industrial landscape.

The facility is situated in Weirton, West Virginia, within the Ohio River Valley, an area historically associated with heavy industry. Primary metal production involves energy-intensive processes that can generate air pollutants such as particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides, as well as wastewater containing metals and other contaminants. The proximity to the Ohio River necessitates stringent water discharge permits under the Clean Water Act. Community proximity to the plant may raise concerns about air quality and environmental justice, though specific impacts depend on operational controls and regulatory compliance.