Phoenix SVC LLC - Johnstown Slag Prep Facility: Primary Metal Plant in Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Phoenix SVC LLC - Johnstown Slag Prep Facility is a primary metal facility located at 1317 Main St, Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The plant processes slag from iron and steel production, serving the local industrial sector in Cambria County. As a slag preparation facility, it handles byproducts from blast furnaces and steelmaking, converting them into usable materials for construction and other applications. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Its NAICS codes (331110 and 331111) classify it within iron and steel mills and ferroalloy manufacturing. The plant is operational and represents a medium-scale slag processing operation typical of the region's industrial heritage. Slag preparation facilities play a key role in recycling industrial byproducts, reducing waste sent to landfills, and providing raw materials for cement and road construction. The Johnstown plant contributes to the circular economy by repurposing slag from primary metal production, supporting both environmental sustainability and local economic activity in Pennsylvania's industrial corridor.

Johnstown is located in the Appalachian region of Pennsylvania, an area with a long history of heavy industry including coal mining and steel production. The local environment is characterized by hilly terrain and proximity to the Conemaugh River. Primary metal facilities like this slag prep plant face regulatory oversight for air emissions (particulates, metals), water discharges, and solid waste management under US EPA programs. Community proximity to industrial sites in Cambria County necessitates compliance with environmental justice considerations and monitoring of fugitive dust and runoff.