CENTRAL STEEL AND WIRE CO. - Primary Metal Facility in Cincinnati, Ohio

CENTRAL STEEL AND WIRE CO. is a primary metal facility located at 525 TOWNSHIP AVE in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. The plant operates in the industrial utilities sector, focusing on steel and wire manufacturing, as indicated by its NAICS codes 331111 (iron and steel mills) and 332999 (miscellaneous fabricated metal product manufacturing). As an operational facility in Hamilton County, it contributes to the regional industrial landscape. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. 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 like this one are subject to stringent emissions standards for particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides, as well as wastewater discharge limits under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). As a steel and wire producer, the plant plays a significant role in the local economy and supply chain for construction and manufacturing. Its environmental significance stems from the inherent pollution intensity of primary metal production, including energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and potential releases of hazardous substances. The facility's proximity to Cincinnati's urban area underscores the importance of compliance with environmental regulations to minimize community impact.

Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, the facility operates in an urban industrial area with potential environmental concerns related to air emissions and water discharges typical of primary metal production. The plant's processes may generate particulate matter, heavy metals, and other pollutants, requiring adherence to EPA standards. Community proximity heightens the need for effective pollution control measures.