Augusta Iron & Steel Works Inc - Primary Metal Facility in Augusta, Georgia

Augusta Iron & Steel Works Inc is a primary metal facility located at 636 Eleventh St, Augusta, Georgia, in Richmond County. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS codes 331111 (Iron and Steel Mills) and 332312 (Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing), indicating a medium-to-large scale operation in the steel sector. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and Toxics Release Inventory Section 313 reporting. As a primary metal plant, it likely involves processes such as melting, casting, and forming of steel, with associated emissions and waste management requirements. Augusta Iron & Steel Works Inc plays a significant role in the local industrial economy, providing steel products for construction and manufacturing. Its location in an urban area necessitates careful environmental management to minimize impacts on the surrounding community and comply with federal and state regulations.

The facility is situated in Augusta, Georgia, a city with a mix of industrial and residential areas. Primary metal operations like steelmaking generate air emissions (particulates, metals), wastewater from cooling and processing, and solid wastes such as slag. Proximity to the Savannah River and community areas requires adherence to strict discharge permits and air quality standards under the Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act.