Sharon Steel Corp (Farrell Works Disposal Area) - Primary Metal Facility in Hermitage, Pennsylvania

Sharon Steel Corp (Farrell Works Disposal Area) is a primary metal facility located at 300 Ohio Street in Hermitage, Pennsylvania, within Mercer County. The plant operates in the steel industry, focusing on metal production and disposal activities. As a primary metal facility, it plays a role in the regional industrial supply chain. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US 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. Its NAICS codes (324121, 327992, 331111) indicate involvement in asphalt paving, ground or treated mineral manufacturing, and iron and steel mills. The plant's operational status is active, and it is situated in an area with a mix of industrial and residential zones. The environmental significance of this facility relates to its potential emissions and waste management practices typical of primary metal operations. Steel production involves high energy use and generation of byproducts such as slag and dust. The facility's proximity to the community of Hermitage necessitates adherence to environmental standards to minimize local impacts.

The facility is located in Hermitage, Pennsylvania, a region with a history of industrial activity. Primary metal operations like this one can generate air emissions (particulates, metals) and wastewater containing heavy metals. The local environment includes the Shenango River watershed, which may be affected by runoff. Community proximity requires robust pollution control measures under EPA programs.