Overview
Severstal Wheeling Inc - Follansbee is a primary metal facility in Follansbee, West Virginia, USA. It operates in the steel and related manufacturing sectors, serving industrial markets.
Severstal Wheeling Inc - Follansbee is a primary metal facility located at 1851 Main St, Follansbee, West Virginia, USA. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS codes including 331110 (Iron and Steel Mills) and 331111 (Steel Foundries), indicating a focus on steel production and processing. As part of the broader primary metal sector, this facility contributes to the regional industrial base in Brooke County. 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), and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Given the nature of primary metal operations, the plant likely manages emissions of particulate matter and greenhouse gases, as well as wastewater from cooling and processing. The facility's scale is typical for a steel mill in the Ohio River Valley, a region with a historic concentration of heavy industry. Environmental and operational significance includes the plant's role in supplying steel products to downstream industries such as automotive, construction, and manufacturing. The facility's location near the Ohio River provides access to water resources and transportation. Community proximity in Follansbee necessitates adherence to local air and water quality standards to minimize environmental impact.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Ohio River Valley, an area with a legacy of industrial activity. Primary metal operations like steelmaking generate significant air emissions, including sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter, as well as greenhouse gases. Water use for cooling and processing can lead to thermal pollution and chemical discharges. The proximity to residential areas in Follansbee requires robust pollution control measures under EPA regulations to protect community health.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 1851 Main St, Follansbee, West Virginia 26037, USA.
The facility is a primary metal plant involved in iron and steel mills, steel foundries, and related manufacturing, producing steel products for various industries.
As a US industrial facility, it must comply with EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and RCRA, managing emissions, wastewater, and hazardous waste.
Primary metal production is energy-intensive and generates significant air emissions (e.g., CO2, SOx, NOx) and solid waste. Facilities must implement pollution control technologies to mitigate environmental harm.
Located in the Ohio River Valley, the plant benefits from water access and transport links but faces regulatory scrutiny due to proximity to communities and sensitive ecosystems.
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