KELLY WELDING AND FABRICATION - Primary Metal Facility in Wakarusa, Kansas

KELLY WELDING AND FABRICATION is a primary metal facility located at 5030 SW 77TH in Wakarusa, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 331111, which corresponds to iron and steel mills and ferroalloy manufacturing. As a primary metal plant, it is part of a sector with significant industrial utility demands, including energy and water. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforces multi-media environmental regulations such as the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Section 313 reporting. These regulations govern emissions, wastewater discharges, and hazardous waste management for primary metal facilities. Primary metal facilities like KELLY WELDING AND FABRICATION play a crucial role in the industrial supply chain, producing materials essential for construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure. The facility's location in Kansas places it within a region with a mix of agricultural and industrial activities, and its operations are subject to state-level environmental permits and oversight.

The facility is situated in Wakarusa, Kansas, a rural area with proximity to agricultural land. Primary metal manufacturing involves processes such as melting, casting, and finishing, which can generate air emissions (particulates, metals), wastewater (cooling water, process water), and solid wastes (slag, dust). The local environmental context includes potential impacts on air quality and water resources, with regulatory oversight from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the US EPA.