US STEEL-GL-ECORSE - Primary Metal Facility in Ecorse, Michigan

US STEEL-GL-ECORSE is a primary metal facility situated at 1 Quality Dr, Ecorse, Michigan, in Wayne County. The plant is operational and falls under the Primary Metal sector, with NAICS codes including 327992, 331110, 331111, 331221, and 562119, indicating activities in steel manufacturing and related waste management. As a primary metal facility in the United States, US STEEL-GL-ECORSE operates under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. The plant is subject to EPA multi-media regulations and TRI Section 313 reporting requirements. Typical operations involve iron and steel production, which are energy-intensive and generate emissions and waste. The facility's location in Ecorse, near the Detroit River, places it in a historically industrial region. Its operations contribute to local employment and the supply chain for downstream industries. Environmental oversight includes permits for air emissions, wastewater discharge, and hazardous waste management, ensuring compliance with federal standards.

The facility is situated in an industrialized area along the Detroit River, which is part of the Great Lakes system. Primary metal operations can release particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, and heavy metals into the air, and generate wastewater containing metals and acids. Community proximity to the plant raises considerations for local air quality and water resource protection, with regulatory frameworks addressing these impacts.