ULTRA ALUMINUM MFG INC - Primary Metal Facility in Howell, Michigan

ULTRA ALUMINUM MFG INC is a primary metal facility located at 2124 Grand Commerce Dr, Howell, Michigan, within Livingston County. The plant operates under NAICS code 331111, which covers iron and steel mills and ferroalloy manufacturing. As a primary metal operation, it is part of a sector known for high energy consumption and significant environmental oversight. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforces multi-media regulations including the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Section 313 reporting. Michigan's Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) also administers state-level permits. Primary metal facilities typically involve processes such as melting, casting, and forming, which can generate emissions of particulate matter, metals, and greenhouse gases. As an operational primary metal plant, ULTRA ALUMINUM MFG INC contributes to the local economy and industrial supply chain. The facility's location in Howell places it within a region with a mix of agricultural and industrial land uses. Environmental management practices at such facilities are critical to minimizing impacts on air quality and water resources in the surrounding community.

The primary metal sector, including facilities like ULTRA ALUMINUM MFG INC, is associated with potential environmental impacts such as air emissions of particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides, as well as wastewater discharges containing metals and other pollutants. The plant's location in Livingston County, Michigan, places it in an area with a mix of rural and suburban development. Proximity to residential areas may necessitate stringent emission controls and community engagement to address air quality and health concerns.