FAIRLESS HILLS STEAM GENERATING STA - Primary Metal Facility in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania

FAIRLESS HILLS STEAM GENERATING STA is a primary metal facility located at 990 Steel Road South in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania, within Bucks County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 221112, 221118, 221119, and 331111, indicating involvement in fossil fuel electric power generation and steel manufacturing. 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. As a primary metal facility, it is subject to sector-specific standards for emissions and waste management. This facility plays a significant role in the local industrial landscape, contributing to the regional energy and steel supply. Its location in Fairless Hills, near the Delaware River, places it within a historically industrial area with potential environmental considerations related to air and water quality. The facility's compliance with federal regulations ensures monitoring and reporting of its environmental impact.

The facility is situated in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania, an area with a history of heavy industry along the Delaware River. The primary metal sector is associated with significant air emissions (particulates, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides) and water discharges. Community proximity to such facilities raises concerns about local air quality and potential exposure to industrial pollutants. Regulatory oversight under the US EPA aims to mitigate these impacts through permits and monitoring.