Severstal Wheeling Inc. - Primary Metal Facility in Steubenville, Ohio

Severstal Wheeling Inc. is a primary metal facility situated at 440 S Third Street in Steubenville, Jefferson County, 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 a sector known for high energy consumption and significant industrial output. 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), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Section 313 reporting. Steel mills in the US typically employ integrated or electric arc furnace technologies, with varying scales of production. Severstal Wheeling Inc. is part of a global steel company, indicating a large-scale operation. The plant's location in the Ohio River Valley places it within a region with a strong industrial history and proximity to transportation networks. Its operations contribute to the local economy but also involve emissions and waste management challenges typical of the primary metal sector. The facility's environmental significance is tied to its potential air and water discharges, which are regulated under federal and state permits.

The facility is located in Steubenville, Ohio, within the Ohio River Valley, an area with a dense concentration of industrial activities including steel, chemical, and power generation. The region's air quality is influenced by emissions from multiple sources, and the plant's primary metal operations contribute to particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, and greenhouse gas emissions. Proximity to the Ohio River also raises considerations for water discharge and potential impacts on aquatic ecosystems. The local community's exposure to industrial pollutants is a key environmental concern.