Overview
ERIE SAND & GRAVEL CO. D/B/A CARMEUSE LIME & STONE ERIE SAND is an operational harbour in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States. It handles bulk materials like sand and gravel, serving the Great Lakes maritime industry.
ERIE SAND & GRAVEL CO. D/B/A CARMEUSE LIME & STONE ERIE SAND is a harbour facility located at 2 East Bay Drive in Erie, Pennsylvania, on the shores of Lake Erie. This operational facility is part of the Marine Utilities sector, focusing on bulk cargo handling for the regional construction and industrial markets. As a harbour in the United States, this facility operates under federal and state regulations, including the US EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) for vessel discharges and NPDES permits for shoreside stormwater management. The facility's operations involve the transfer of sand, gravel, and lime stone, requiring effective dust control and stormwater runoff management to protect Lake Erie's water quality. The harbour plays a key role in the local economy by supporting the construction and manufacturing sectors in northwestern Pennsylvania. Its location on Lake Erie connects it to the broader Great Lakes shipping network, facilitating the movement of bulk materials across the region. Environmental stewardship is critical given the proximity to the lake, a vital freshwater resource.
Environmental context
The harbour is situated on Lake Erie, a sensitive freshwater ecosystem that supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. Operations involving bulk materials like sand, gravel, and lime stone require careful management of stormwater runoff and dust to prevent sedimentation and chemical contamination. The facility must comply with US EPA NPDES permits for industrial stormwater discharges and implement best management practices for spill prevention and control.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 2 East Bay Drive, Erie, Pennsylvania 16507, United States, on the shores of Lake Erie.
This harbour handles bulk materials such as sand, gravel, and lime stone, serving the construction and industrial sectors.
As a US harbour, it must comply with the US EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) for vessel discharges and NPDES permits for shoreside stormwater management.
The facility implements stormwater runoff controls, dust suppression measures, and spill prevention plans to protect Lake Erie's water quality.
It supports the local construction and manufacturing industries by providing a vital link in the Great Lakes shipping network for bulk materials.
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