Overview
W SILVER is a primary metal facility located in Vinton, Texas, United States. It operates under NAICS codes 331111, 331221, and 332999, indicating iron and steel mills, rolled steel shape manufacturing, and miscellaneous fabricated metal product manu
W SILVER is a primary metal facility situated at 9059 Doniphan Drive in Vinton, Texas, within El Paso County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 331111 (Iron and Steel Mills), 331221 (Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing), and 332999 (All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing). This indicates a diverse metal production and fabrication operation. As a primary metal facility in the United States, W SILVER operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. 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. The facility is subject to multi-media environmental permits and must comply with emissions limits, wastewater discharge standards, and hazardous waste management requirements. The facility's location in Vinton, near the U.S.-Mexico border, places it within an industrial corridor with access to transportation and labor markets. Primary metal facilities of this scale typically contribute to regional supply chains for construction, automotive, and manufacturing sectors. Environmental considerations include potential air emissions from furnaces and metal processing, as well as water usage and waste generation from metal finishing operations.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the arid climate of West Texas, where water resources are limited and subject to strict regulation. Primary metal operations can generate air pollutants such as particulate matter, sulfur oxides, and nitrogen oxides from furnaces and material handling. The proximity to the Rio Grande and urban areas like El Paso necessitates careful management of wastewater discharges and stormwater runoff to protect water quality. Community proximity may raise concerns about noise, truck traffic, and potential exposure to emissions.
Frequently asked questions
W SILVER is located at 9059 Doniphan Drive in Vinton, Texas, within El Paso County, United States.
W SILVER is a primary metal facility that operates under NAICS codes for iron and steel mills, rolled steel shape manufacturing, and miscellaneous fabricated metal product manufacturing.
As a U.S. primary metal facility, W SILVER is subject to EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and Toxics Release Inventory reporting.
W SILVER is currently operational.
Primary metal facilities can generate air emissions like particulate matter and sulfur oxides, wastewater from cooling and processing, and hazardous wastes from metal finishing. Compliance with EPA permits is required to manage these impacts.
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