Salmon Bay Steel Ballard - Primary Metal Facility in Seattle, Washington

Salmon Bay Steel Ballard is a primary metal facility located at 4315 9th Ave NW in Seattle, Washington. The plant specializes in steel production, operating under NAICS code 331111 (Iron and Steel Mills). As a steel mill, it is part of the industrial utilities sector that supplies raw materials for construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforces multi-media environmental laws including the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Steel mills are subject to specific emission standards for criteria pollutants and hazardous air pollutants, as well as wastewater discharge permits under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Salmon Bay Steel Ballard plays a significant role in the regional industrial landscape, providing steel products for the Pacific Northwest economy. The plant's operational status indicates ongoing production, contributing to the local supply chain for construction and manufacturing sectors. Its location in an urban area requires careful management of emissions and waste to minimize community impact.

The facility is located in Seattle, Washington, within the Puget Sound region, an area with sensitive aquatic ecosystems. Steel production involves high energy consumption and emissions of particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides. Proximity to residential areas necessitates stringent air quality controls. The plant must comply with Washington State's air quality regulations and the EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).