HOOSIER PIG SERVICES LLC - Primary Metal Facility in East Chicago, Indiana

HOOSIER PIG SERVICES LLC is a primary metal facility located at 3210 Watling St, East Chicago, Indiana, in the United States. The plant operates under NAICS code 331111, which corresponds to iron and steel mills, indicating a focus on ferrous metal production. As an operational facility in Lake County, it is part of the broader industrial landscape of the Great Lakes region. 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 limits and waste management requirements due to the pollution intensity of steelmaking processes, such as coke ovens, blast furnaces, and basic oxygen furnaces. As a primary metal plant, HOOSIER PIG SERVICES LLC contributes to the regional industrial output but also faces environmental challenges typical of the sector, including air emissions of particulate matter and heavy metals, water discharges from cooling and process operations, and generation of hazardous wastes. The facility's location in East Chicago, a community with a history of industrial activity, underscores the importance of regulatory compliance and community engagement in managing environmental impacts.

East Chicago, Indiana, is situated in the heavily industrialized Calumet region along the southern shore of Lake Michigan. The area has a long history of steel production and heavy manufacturing, leading to legacy environmental concerns such as soil and water contamination from industrial activities. Primary metal facilities in this region are subject to EPA oversight under the Clean Air Act for emissions of criteria pollutants and hazardous air pollutants, and under the Clean Water Act for discharges to surface waters. Community proximity to industrial sites increases the importance of monitoring and mitigating pollution to protect public health and the environment.