Laclede Steel Company - Primary Metal Facility in Madison, Illinois

Laclede Steel Company is a primary metal manufacturing facility situated at 10 Washington Avenue in Madison, Illinois, within Madison County. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS code 331111, which corresponds to iron and steel mills, indicating a focus on steel production from raw materials or scrap. As a primary metal facility in the United States, Laclede Steel Company operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This includes compliance with the Clean Air Act (CAA) for emissions, the Clean Water Act (CWA) for wastewater discharges, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) for hazardous waste management. The facility may also be subject to Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) reporting under Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act. The plant's location in Madison, near the Mississippi River, places it within an industrial corridor with significant transportation infrastructure. Its steel production activities contribute to the regional economy but also involve environmental considerations typical of the sector, such as air emissions from furnaces and energy-intensive processes.

The facility is situated in Madison, Illinois, an industrial area along the Mississippi River. Primary metal manufacturing, particularly steel production, is associated with air emissions including particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides, as well as greenhouse gases. Water usage and wastewater discharges are regulated under the CWA. The proximity to residential areas may raise community concerns about air quality and health impacts.