McDonald Steel Corp. - Primary Metal Facility in McDonald, Ohio, USA

McDonald Steel Corp. is a primary metal facility located at 100 Ohio Avenue in McDonald, Ohio, United States. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS code 331111, which corresponds to iron and steel mills. As a steel production facility, it operates within the broader industrial utilities sector, serving the region's manufacturing and construction industries. The facility is subject to US EPA multi-media 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. Steel production typically involves energy-intensive processes such as blast furnaces or electric arc furnaces, with associated emissions of particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, and greenhouse gases. The plant's scale is characteristic of a medium-sized steel mill in the United States. McDonald Steel Corp. plays a role in the local industrial economy of northeastern Ohio, an area with a historical concentration of metal manufacturing. The facility's operations contribute to the regional supply of steel products, supporting downstream industries like automotive and construction. Environmental oversight by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency ensures compliance with state and federal standards.

The facility is located in McDonald, Ohio, within the Mahoning Valley, an area with a legacy of steel production. The region's industrial history has led to ongoing environmental management of air and water quality. Steel mills are significant sources of air emissions, including particulate matter and nitrogen oxides, and generate process wastewater that requires treatment under NPDES permits. Community proximity to the plant necessitates monitoring of potential health impacts and adherence to EPA's risk management programs.