Attala Steel Industries LLC - Primary Metal Facility in Kosciusko, Mississippi

Attala Steel Industries LLC is a primary metal facility located at 2200 Attala Road 2202 in Kosciusko, Mississippi, United States. The plant operates in the primary metal sector, specifically under NAICS codes 331111 (Iron and Steel Mills) and 332812 (Metal Coating, Engraving, and Allied Services). As an operational facility, it plays a role in the regional industrial landscape of Attala County. 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. Primary metal facilities in the U.S. are subject to specific emission standards and permitting requirements, often involving air permits for furnace operations and water permits for cooling and process water. The environmental significance of Attala Steel Industries lies in its potential emissions and waste generation typical of steel production, including particulate matter, greenhouse gases, and metal-bearing wastes. The facility's proximity to Kosciusko and surrounding communities necessitates compliance with environmental regulations to mitigate impacts on local air and water quality.

Kosciusko, Mississippi, is located in a rural area with a mix of agricultural and industrial land use. The primary metal sector, including steel production, can generate air emissions such as particulate matter and sulfur dioxide, as well as wastewater containing metals and oils. The facility's operations are subject to EPA regulations to control these pollutants, and its location near the Yockanookany River may require attention to water discharge permits under the Clean Water Act.