Environment

• All of our emissions meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the state Air Toxics Standards. A closed-loop system recycles all kiln dust back into the manufacturing process and final product.
• State-of-the-art dust collector technology recycles 99.9+ percent of all particulate matter.
• Intertox, a scientific consulting and research firm, is conducting an independent risk assessment of the potential mercury emissions of the proposed plant.

• No industrial or process water discharges will be released into groundwater or surface water sources during operations.
• Spill and pollution prevention controls will be employed to eliminate any fuel or chemical emissions into the environment.
• A water recycling system will be employed to store and reuse excess process and cooling water, and to the extent practical, storm water runoff from production areas.
• Storm water from non-production areas will be managed using best practices, including pervious pavements, bio-retention areas, and infiltration galleries.

• Carolinas Cement will invest in mitigation and restoration, depending upon the final approved quarry footprint and its impact on wetlands.

Sustainability