MITTAL STEEL USA WEIRTON INC - Primary Metal Facility in Weirton, West Virginia

MITTAL STEEL USA WEIRTON INC is a primary metal facility located in Weirton, West Virginia, United States. The plant operates in Hancock County and is classified under NAICS codes 324199, 327992, 331111, 331221, and 332813, indicating involvement in steel manufacturing, rolling, and drawing, as well as related metal processing. As a primary metal facility, it represents a significant industrial operation in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US 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 in the US are subject to stringent emission limits and waste management requirements, with specific standards for steel manufacturing processes such as electric arc furnaces or basic oxygen furnaces. This plant plays a key role in the local industrial landscape of Weirton, a city with a strong steel heritage. The facility's operational status and diverse NAICS codes suggest it contributes to both domestic steel supply and downstream metal product manufacturing. Its environmental significance lies in the inherent pollution intensity of primary metal production, including air emissions of particulate matter and greenhouse gases, as well as water discharges and solid waste generation.

The facility is situated in Weirton, West Virginia, within the Ohio River Valley, an area historically associated with heavy industry. Primary metal manufacturing, particularly steel production, involves high-temperature processes that emit pollutants such as particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and carbon dioxide. The plant's proximity to the Ohio River may influence water discharge considerations under the Clean Water Act. Community proximity to industrial operations in Weirton underscores the importance of compliance with EPA air and water quality standards to mitigate local environmental and health impacts.