OLYMPIC STEEL INC. - Primary Metal Facility in Bettendorf, Iowa

OLYMPIC STEEL INC. is a primary metal manufacturing facility located at 6425 STATE ST, Bettendorf, Scott County, Iowa, United States. The plant operates under NAICS code 331111, which corresponds to iron and steel mills, indicating a focus on steel production or processing. As an operational facility in the industrial utilities sector, it contributes to the regional industrial base. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Primary metal facilities like this one are subject to emissions limits for criteria pollutants and hazardous air pollutants, as well as wastewater discharge permits under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). The plant's scale is typical for a steel mill in the Midwest, often serving automotive, construction, and manufacturing supply chains. Environmental and operational significance includes the plant's role in the local economy and its potential environmental footprint. Steel production is energy-intensive and generates emissions of particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, and greenhouse gases. The facility's proximity to the Mississippi River and urban Bettendorf underscores the importance of compliance with environmental regulations to protect air and water quality.

The facility is located in Bettendorf, Iowa, part of the Quad Cities region along the Mississippi River. This area has a mix of industrial and residential zones, with potential for community exposure to industrial emissions. Primary metal operations, such as steel mills, are significant sources of air pollutants including particulate matter and sulfur dioxide, as well as wastewater discharges. The local environmental context includes the Mississippi River, which is a major waterway, requiring careful management of stormwater and process water to prevent contamination.