Overview
EASTALCO ALUMINUM COMPANY operates a harbour facility in Baltimore, Maryland, handling marine cargo and supporting industrial logistics on the Patapsco River.
EASTALCO ALUMINUM COMPANY is a harbour facility located at 4000 Hawkins Point Road in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Situated on the Patapsco River, this operational facility serves the marine transportation needs of the adjacent aluminum production and warehousing operations, classified under NAICS codes 331312 (primary aluminum), 488320 (marine cargo handling), and 493190 (general warehousing). The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including the Clean Water Act and the Vessel General Permit (VGP) under the EPA's NPDES program. As a harbour handling bulk and containerized cargo, it must manage stormwater runoff, ballast water, and oil-water separation in compliance with MARPOL Annex I and the Oil Pollution Act. The Port of Baltimore is a major East Coast hub, and this facility contributes to the region's industrial and maritime activity. Environmental significance includes its location in the Baltimore Harbor, a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay, a sensitive estuarine ecosystem. The facility's operations require careful management of cargo handling residues, wastewater, and potential spills to protect water quality. Its role in supporting aluminum and warehousing industries underscores its importance to the local economy and supply chain.
Environmental context
The facility is located on the Patapsco River, part of the Chesapeake Bay watershed, a highly productive estuary. Marine operations involve handling bulk and containerized cargo, which can generate dust, runoff, and potential spills. Stormwater management and oil-water separation are critical to prevent contamination of nearby waters. The area supports diverse aquatic life and is subject to strict environmental oversight under the Clean Water Act and the Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) program.
Frequently asked questions
EASTALCO ALUMINUM COMPANY is located at 4000 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21226, United States, on the Patapsco River.
It is a harbour facility that handles marine cargo, serving the aluminum production and warehousing industries.
The facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, EPA's Vessel General Permit (VGP), and MARPOL Annex I for oil-water separation, as well as state and local environmental regulations.
The Baltimore Harbor is part of the Chesapeake Bay estuary, a sensitive ecosystem. Harbour operations must manage stormwater, ballast water, and cargo residues to protect water quality and aquatic life.
It supports primary aluminum production (NAICS 331312), marine cargo handling (488320), and general warehousing (493190), contributing to the regional industrial supply chain.
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