Overview
Maryland Specialty Wire is an operational primary metal facility in Cockeysville, Maryland, United States. It operates under US EPA multi-media regulations including CAA, CWA, and RCRA.
Maryland Specialty Wire is a primary metal facility located at 100 Cockeysville Rd., Cockeysville, Maryland, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 331111 (Iron and Steel Mills), 332618 (Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing), 332811 (Metal Heat Treating), and 335929 (Other Communication and Energy Wire Manufacturing). This indicates a diverse metal processing and wire production operation. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforces multi-media environmental regulations. These include the Clean Air Act (CAA) for air emissions, the Clean Water Act (CWA) for wastewater discharges, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) for hazardous waste management. As a primary metal facility, it is also subject to Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) reporting under Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act. Located in Baltimore County, Maryland, the facility is situated in an area with a mix of industrial and residential communities. Its proximity to Cockeysville and the broader Baltimore metropolitan area underscores the importance of environmental management to minimize impacts on local air and water quality. The facility's role in metal processing and wire manufacturing contributes to the regional industrial supply chain.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Cockeysville, Maryland, within the Chesapeake Bay watershed, which is sensitive to industrial discharges. Primary metal facilities like this one can generate air emissions (e.g., particulate matter, metals) and wastewater containing heavy metals and other pollutants. Community proximity to residential areas necessitates stringent adherence to EPA regulations to protect public health and the environment.
Frequently asked questions
Maryland Specialty Wire is located at 100 Cockeysville Rd., Cockeysville, Maryland 21030, United States.
Maryland Specialty Wire is a primary metal facility that processes metals and manufactures wire products, including iron and steel mills, fabricated wire products, metal heat treating, and communication/energy wire.
As a US industrial facility, Maryland Specialty Wire must comply with the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) reporting requirements.
Primary metal facilities have inherent pollution intensity due to high energy use, emissions of particulate matter and metals, and potential for hazardous waste generation. Risk depends on scale, technology, and regulatory compliance.
Located in Cockeysville near residential areas, the facility's operations can affect local air and water quality. Regulatory oversight aims to minimize environmental and health impacts through permits and monitoring.
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