Gateway Co - Primary Metal Facility in Joliet, Illinois

Gateway Co is a primary metal facility located at 109 E. Ohio St., Joliet, Illinois, in Will County. The plant operates in the primary metal sector, with NAICS codes 331111 (iron and steel mills) and 332813 (electroplating). As an operational facility, it contributes to the regional industrial landscape. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. It is subject to multi-media environmental permits and reporting requirements under TRI Section 313. The plant's scale is typical for a primary metal operation in the Midwest, with processes involving metal smelting and finishing. Gateway Co plays a role in the local economy of Joliet, providing materials for downstream manufacturing. Its environmental significance lies in its potential emissions and waste generation, managed through federal and state permits. The facility's proximity to the Chicago metropolitan area underscores the importance of compliance with air and water quality standards.

The facility is located in an industrial area of Joliet, Illinois, within the Chicago metropolitan region. Primary metal operations like Gateway Co can generate air emissions (particulates, metals) and wastewater containing heavy metals. The plant's proximity to residential areas necessitates strict adherence to EPA regulations to minimize community exposure. Local environmental conditions include the Des Plaines River watershed, which may receive treated effluent under NPDES permits.