Overview
BEEMSTERBOER SLAG CORP CONTRACTOR OF AR is a primary metal facility in East Chicago, Indiana, processing slag and steel products. It operates under US EPA regulations including CAA, CWA, and RCRA.
BEEMSTERBOER SLAG CORP CONTRACTOR OF AR is a primary metal facility located at 3210 Watling St, East Chicago, Indiana, in Lake County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 327992 (Ground or Treated Mineral and Earth Manufacturing) and 331111 (Iron and Steel Mills). It processes slag and steel products, serving the industrial sector in the Great Lakes region. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Section 313 reporting. As a primary metal operation, it is subject to emissions limits for particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides, as well as wastewater discharge permits under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). The facility's location in an industrial corridor near Lake Michigan places it under additional state and local environmental oversight. This facility contributes to the regional industrial base by processing slag, a byproduct of steelmaking, into usable materials. Its operations support the circular economy by recycling industrial waste, reducing the need for virgin raw materials. The proximity to residential areas in East Chicago underscores the importance of compliance with environmental regulations to minimize community exposure to industrial emissions.
Environmental context
East Chicago, Indiana, is a heavily industrialized city along the southern shore of Lake Michigan, home to numerous steel mills, refineries, and chemical plants. The area's industrial legacy has led to soil and water contamination, with the U.S. EPA designating several Superfund sites nearby. Primary metal facilities like this one contribute to air emissions of particulate matter and metals, as well as potential water pollution from process wastewater. The local community faces cumulative environmental burdens from multiple industrial sources, making regulatory compliance and pollution control critical for public health.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 3210 Watling St, East Chicago, Indiana 46312, in Lake County, United States.
This facility processes slag and steel products, operating under NAICS codes 327992 (Ground or Treated Mineral and Earth Manufacturing) and 331111 (Iron and Steel Mills). It is part of the primary metal sector.
As a primary metal facility in the United States, it is subject to the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) reporting requirements.
Indiana is a leading steel-producing state, with numerous integrated mills and processing facilities. The sector is a major economic driver but also a significant source of industrial emissions, requiring stringent environmental oversight.
Located in an industrial area of East Chicago, the facility's operations contribute to local air and water emissions. Proximity to residential areas necessitates compliance with environmental permits to protect public health.
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