Riverside Concrete & Supply/Bryan Materials Group Complaint Blog:
March 2022 - Present
November 5, 2024
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 9:10 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial and chemical odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H412453-110524)
Description: Strong chemical plastic like sweet smell. Smells like the back channel of Neville island. Strong sweet chemical smell.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for using GovQA to file your odor complaint. As we have stated in one of our recent emails to you, we do not believe this odor is coming from Riverside. An ACHD representative observed the odor over a large region and there is no reason to believe it is from Riverside as it was much stronger in other areas of Coraopolis and Neville Island. ACHD is continuing to investigate the source of the odor. Thanks, ACHD”
November 1, 2024
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 9:10 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial and chemical odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H412198-110124)
Description: Dust is thickest towards the end of the video, it goes into an open apartment window. The video clearly shows it crossing the line. Large thick clouds of dust crossing down by the apartments.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your complaint through GovQA. ACHD will address this with the facility. Please try to capture the video at an angle where we can clearly see the property line in the future. Thanks, ACHD”
Video from November 1, 2024 at approx. 9:10 a.m.
October 30, 2024
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 9:00 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial and chemical odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H411962-103024)
Description: It smells so strong I can smell it in my back and front room with my windows closed. If you come down here this morning you will smell it too. It is nauseating and very strong.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for using GovQA to submit your odor complaint. An ACHD representative was observing the facility this morning, 10/31/2024. A chemical smell was observed but it is not believed to be coming from Riverside due to the wind direction and the odor was stronger in other parts of Coraopolis and Neville Island. The odor will continue to be investigated. Thank you, ACHD”
October 28, 2024
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H411650-102824 & H411669-102824)
Description: Large amount of dust stirring by the apartments, some crossing into apartments. There is also a strong diesel smell as well.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
Video fromOctober 28, 2024 at approx. 9:00 a.m.
Video from October 28, 2024 at approx. 9:30 a.m.
October 24, 2024
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 9:20 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial and diesel odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H411358-102424)
Description: Strong nauseating diesel odor coming from factory, can smell inside home.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Thanks, ACHD”
October 22, 2024
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 1:31 p.m. - 1:34 p.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust and smoke and other emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H411176-102224)
Description: A large burst of black and opaque mixed emissions was generated on site at Riverside Concrete at 1:31 p.m. while performing maintenance in the site’s conveyor system. These excessive emissions were pushed beyond Riverside’s property line into residential space as can be seen in the camera evidence below.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaint. After communicating with the facility, the camera footage you submitted was of a small fire that started but was quickly extinguished with the hose they had set up in that area. Thank you, ACHD”
October 21, 2024
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 2:25 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H410964-102124)
Description: Dust everywhere in the air, can smell a sulfur like smell as well. They have don't nothing today to dampen the dust. Large amounts of dust trailing their trucks outside their fence line
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Thanks, ACHD”
Video from October 21, 2024 at approx. 2:25 p.m.
October 17, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 3:10 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H410726-101724)
Description: Dust crossing over their wall towards the apartments.
October 17, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 9:10 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H410633-101724)
Description: Dust crossing over their wall in 2 different spots accompanied by sulfur like odor.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaints. Based on the video, the dust does not appear to leave the property line. Additionally when reading emissions, the light source should be behind you, not behind the emissions. This makes for an inaccurate reading. We will still discuss this issue with the facility. Thank you, ACHD”
Resident Response: If you rewatch the video it does cross the wall at the lower point
AHCD Response: “As we have stated, we have brought this to the attention of the facility and we cannot write enforcement actions based on complaint videos submitted to us. We will continue to observe the facility. Thank you, ACHD”
Resident Response: I watched Jim sit down the street in a Cadillac one day as a 30 foot dust clouds blanketed the street got it on video as well.
Video from October 17, 2024 at approx. 9:10 a.m.
October 16, 2024
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 2:25 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H410593-101624)
Description: Large amounts of dust trailing their trucks outside their fence line
ACHD Response: “The dust in this complaint is on the public roadway and not seen leaving the property line of the facility. This issue will need to be addressed with your borough. We cannot enforce the public roadway street sweeping. Please continue to use GovQA only for issues that we have the regulatory authority to address. Thanks, ACHD”
Video from October 16, 2024 at approx. 2:25 p.m.
October 14, 2024
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:12 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H410313-101424)
Description: Large dust clouds swirling around their lot. Also crossing above wall
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
Video from October 14, 2024 at approx. 10:12 a.m.
October 11, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 3:00 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H410289-101124)
Description: They have utilized zero dust control measures and have dust flying out both sides not sprinklers zero water all dust. No dust control in action
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
October 11, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 2:06 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H410279-101124)
Description: Large amounts of dust trailing their trucks outside their fence line. My son has been coughing all day the dust is everywhere.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
October 11, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 12:30 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Other emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H410268-101124)
Description: Large buildup of raw material on their open belt. They have yet to enclose or clear the belt. ( both violations under article 21).
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
Resident Response: “What has been done lately to stop the dust, and violations?? They still have dust all through the air, and haven't even cleared or enclosed the belt. Why haven't they been cited for numerous violations of article 21? Where is the oversight?”
October 9, 2024
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 11:20 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H410043-100924 & H410045-100924)
Description: They continue to violate article 21 with dust trespass. In the same exact way they we’re yesterday, and the past couple of weeks. Also has a strong sulfur smell, and the cloud gets larger at the end of the video. Large clouds of dust crossing into the street can smell sulfur musky smell inside my front room. Crosses the whole way across the street this is dust trespass.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
Video from October 9, 2024 at approx. 11:20 a.m.
Video from October 9, 2024 at approx. 11:30 a.m.
October 8, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 2:12 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H409941-100824)
Description: Dust coming from their truck by garage. Some crossing over wall, has a smell of sulfur accompanying it.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
October 8, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 6:17 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial diesel odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H409851-100824)
Description: Very strong nauseating diesel fumes can smell inside home.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
October 7, 2024
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 2:45 p.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H409845-100724)
Description: In the afternoon as the Riverside’s industrial site was being cleaned by maintenance equipment dust was raised near the entrance to the facility and was seen crossing the site’s property line onto Pennsylvania Avenue. Camera evidence shows excessive dust being generated by Riverside's operations and in the air beyond the site’s boundary in residential space.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
October 4, 2024
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 9:11 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial diesel odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H409577-100424)
Description: Can smell inside home. Very strong diesel odor can smell inside house.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
October 3, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:10 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H409516-100324)
Description: Dust crossing lower end over wall. Sulfur smelling fumes, and dust coming over their concrete wall into our air.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
Video from October 3, 2024 at approx. 1:10 p.m.
October 3, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 12:57 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H409510-100324)
Description: Coming from lower end. Smells like sulfur, and rotten eggs. Stronger from lower side.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
October 3, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 12:00 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Other industrial complaint for Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H409504-100324)
Description: Builup of raw material on their open belt. The pile has grown, and they have yet to clear or enclosed belt.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
October 2, 2024
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 11:32 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H409378-100224)
Description: Smells like rotten eggs and sulfur nauseating. Smells really strong, if I go outside I can feel it in my nostrils lightly burning.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
September 30, 2024
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 12:17 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Other industrial complaint for Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H409103-093024)
Description: Buildup of raw material on their open belt. They have yet to clear the buildup of raw material on their uncenclosed belt. The buildup breaks apart hits the ground from time to time, and creates dust pumes. That belt should also be enclosed.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
September 26, 2024
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 6:00 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H408755-092624)
Description: Can smell inside house doors and windows closed. I feel like they’re slowly killing us down here.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
September 25, 2024
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 7:15 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Other emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H408644-092524)
Description: Buildup of raw material on their open belt. The buildup has not been cleared, and continues to grow.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
September 24, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:53 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H408555-092424)
Description: Truck backed up to wall spinning and pump truck flying in. Can smell it inside my home stronger than before.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
September 24, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 9:11 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H408518-092424)
Description: Smells like rotten eggs and sulfur nauseating and diesel. Can smell it with doors, and windows closed. Sulfur smell, and diesel odors.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
September 20, 2024
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:24 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Other emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H408209-092024)
Description: They have not cleared it in weeks, and it falls off from time to time and creates dust. Buildup of raw material on their open belt.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
September 19, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 9:02 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H408104-091924)
Description: Excessive volumes of dust in the air from their messed up mixer. They continue to operate without fixing the issue. Can also smell a strong sugar smell from the factory.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
Video from September 19, 2024 at approx. 9:02 a.m.
September 19, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 7:10 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H408199-092024)
Description: The dust collector on the concrete mixer at Riverside still appears to be broken despite these emissions conflicting with the site’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan, Section 5.0. In the three pieces of camera evidence below excessive and dangerous dust emissions are visible being generated by the failed equipment.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
September 18, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 2:45 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H408040-091824)
Description: Dust crossing out upper side, has been occurring for an hour straight no stop. Has been spewing out upper side for over an hour constant.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
Video from September 18, 2024 at approx. 2:45 p.m.
September 18, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 7:30 a.m. - 8:40 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H408065-091824)
Description: Toxic dust emissions were seen coming from the mixer at Riverside Concrete as the dust collector on the equipment still appears to be faulty. These emissions continue despite the necessity of controlling them noted in Riverside’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan. In the four pieces of camera evidence dust is visible in the air after being created by the concrete mixer.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
September 17, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 9:30 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H407849-091724)
Description: They are still operating their broken down mixer. It is also large volumes of dust. They have not fixed the issue. Excessive volumes of dust in the air from their messed up mixer
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
Video from September 17, 2024 at approx. 9:30 a.m.
September 17, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 6:55 a.m. - 8:05 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H407917-091724)
Description: The dust collector on the mixer at Riverside Concrete still appears to be broken as clouds of dust were seen being generated by the failed equipment and in the air above the facility throughout the day. At least 22 bursts of these dangerous emissions were seen escaping from the equipment before 9 a.m. alone. Despite the fact that Section 5.0 of the site’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan notes it is essential to control these emissions, the camera evidence shows their normalized continuation.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
September 16, 2024
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H407846-091724)
Description: Bursts of toxic dust emissions were visible coming from the concrete mixer at Riverside Concrete at least 15 times in the morning hours of operation. Though Riverside’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan notes the control of this dust is necessary to meet the basic standards for a safe operation, emissions are seen coming from the mixer in the camera evidence below.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
September 13, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 11:30 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H407578-091324)
Description: Smells like rotten eggs and sulfur nauseating. Still strong enough to smell inside my front living room.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
September 13, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 11:05 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H407615-091324)
Description: The dust collector on the concrete mixer at Riverside still appears to be broken as excessive dust clouds were visible coming from the mixer for over an hour in total during the site’s morning operations alone. The site’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan, Section 5.0, notes these emissions as essential to control to meet the basic safety standards for operation. Yet, in the camera evidence below dust is clearly coming from the mixer and is visible in the air above the facility.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
September 12, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:12 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H407503-091224)
Description: Excessive volumes of dust in the air from their messed up mixer. Dust coming from their busted mixer. Thank you guys for backing us up.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
Video from September 12, 2024 at approx. 1:12 p.m.
September 12, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 9:18 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H407450-091224)
Description: Smells like rotten eggs and sulfur nauseating. The strongest I have smelled it in a very long time. It's nauseating
ACHD Response: “Is there a specific source of the odor that you can identify or is this a general odor complaint? Thank you.”
September 12, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 7:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H407606-091324)
Description: Excessive amounts of dust came from the mixer at Riverside Concrete due to the equipment’s failed dust collector at least 20 times during the morning’s operation. In Section 5.0 of Riverside’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan it is noted that it is essential to control this dust for a safe operation. In the camera evidence below dust is visible being generated by the mixer and in the air above the industrial site.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
September 11, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 11:45 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H407349-091124)
Description: Excessive volumes of dust in the air from their messed up mixer. They continue to operate without solving the issue. Why are they allowed to operate without being up to code. This is the health departments job to enforce the laws on them.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. ACHD”
Video from September 11, 2024 at approx. 11:45 a.m.
September 11, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 9:00 a.m. - 9:40 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H407395-091124)
Description: Riverside Concrete continued to generate excessive dust from their concrete mixer due to a failed dust collector through the day. Though dust from this equipment is essential to control according to Section 5.0 of the site’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan, it is visible being generated by the mixer and in the air above the site in the camera evidence below.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) be closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA.”
September 11, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 6:25 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H407252-091124)
Description: They have been idling since 5:30 am some with only their lower lights on. They have had most of their trucks idling with no mixers spinning. They are not walking around doing checks they are just idling.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA.”
September 10, 2024 - Complaint #4
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 10:05 a.m. - 10:45 a.m..
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H407246-091024)
Description: The mixer at Riverside Concrete continued to emit excessive amounts of dust during its operation today due to a faulty dust collector. Though Section 5.0 of Riverside’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan requires this dust to be controlled, the three pieces of camera evidence below show dust clouds being generated by the equipment and hanging in the air above the industrial yard.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) be closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA.”
September 10, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 9:44 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H407158-091024)
Description: Dust crossing with truck down by apartment. Dust crossing over lower wall by apartment
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
Video from September 10, 2024 at approx. 9:44 a.m.
September 10, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 9:30 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H407156-091024)
Description: Huge stagnant slow moving clouds in the air going the whole way from their property into the street. You can smell it, and the cloud is so thick. It is going from the back of their property the whole way into the street. It smells of sulfur, and it is crossing the line and going out the entrance. They have no sprinklers on, and the lot is completely dry. This is a clear violation of article 21. Thank you for your help.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
Video from September 10, 2024 at approx. 9:30 a.m.
September 10, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 8:35 a.m. - 8:55 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H407244-091024)
Description: Large clouds of dust emissions were raised by trucks in Riverside’s industrial yard, including by the water truck, on several occasions in the morning. In the camera evidence below excessive amounts of dust can be seen in the air above the industrial facility and crossing the site’s property line into residential space after being generated by Riverside’s operations.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) be closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA.”
September 9, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:47 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H407045-090924)
Description: It crosses over top their wall. Also some crossing down by the apartment building. Can smell putrid smell in the air, and earlier dust and smoke in my windows earlier this morning. My 2 year old has been wheezing and sneezing all morning. They have no sprinklers on, and the lot is bone dry. Thank you for your support. Excessive volumes of dust coming over top their wall from their trucks.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
Video from September 9, 2024 at approx. 10:47 a.m.
September 9, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:36 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H407043-090924)
Description: Builup of raw material on their open belt. They have yet to clear open air debris from their operational fully unenclosed belt. The buildup has grown dramatically.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
September 9, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 7:50 a.m. - 10:25 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H407116-090924)
Description: Excessive and toxic dust emissions were visible coming from the mixer at Riverside Concrete as the dust collector on the equipment appears to still be broken. The site’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan, Section 5.0, notes these emissions as essential to control to meet the basic standards of a safe operation. However, dust was seen being generated by the mixer and in the air above the industrial yard along Pennsylvania Avenue as is captured in the camera evidence below.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
September 6, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 11:30 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H406887-090624)
Description: Excessive volumes of dust in the air from their messed up mixer. They are still operating full volume while this expells through the air and across the property line. I can also smell sulfur. Zero dust control in action.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County ”
Video from September 6, 2024 at approx. 11:30 a.m.
September 6, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 9:38 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H406874-090624)
Description: Dust crossing over top the wall from truck. Can see dust crossing over top the wall, can also smell major sulfur fumes in the air. They have also utilized zero dust control measures today ( zero water)
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County ”
September 6, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 7:45 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H406936-090724)
Description: The concrete mixer at Riverside continued to spill dust emissions from the equipment due to a failed dust collector. Though these continued emissions conflict with Riverside’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan, Section 5.0, they are visible coming from the mixer and in the air above the industrial yard in the camera evidence below. Through the morning at least twenty bursts of dust emissions were seen coming from the equipment, creating emissions known to have negative health consequences.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
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September 5, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:18 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H406741-090524)
Description: Excessive amounts of dust from their trucks. Excessive volumes of dust raise up from their vehicles, plant also has a weird smell.
Video from September 5, 2024 at approx. 10:18 a.m.
September 5, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 6:55 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H406829-090524)
Description: Excessive dust emissions were visible coming from the concrete mixer at Riverside Concrete at least a dozen times through the site’s morning operation. The equipment’s failed dust collector continues to allow uncontrolled emissions to be pushed into residential space despite the fact that the site's Fugitive Emissions Management Plan, Section 5.0, notes that controlling these emissions is important to the safety of the operation. In the four pieces of camera evidence below dust emissions are visible being generated by the broken equipment and in the air above the industrial yard.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
September 5, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 6:48 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H406729-090524)
Description: The mixer is still expelling large amounts of dust and they continue without making needed repairs. Excessive volumes of dust in the air from their messed up mixer.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
Video from September 5, 2024 at approx. 6:48 a.m.
September 4, 2024 - Complaint #4
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:00 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H406694-090424)
Description: Buildup of raw material on their open belt. The pile has nearly doubled in size.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
September 4, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 11:30 a.m. - 11:44 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H406630-090424 & H406632-090424)
Description: Excessive volumes of dust in the air from their messed up mixer. Still going on, and crossing the line as well.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
Video from September 4, 2024 at approx. 11:30 a.m.
Video from September 4, 2024 at approx. 11:44 a.m.
September 4, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:11 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H406604-090424)
Description: Excessive volumes of dust in the air from their messed up mixer. They're still operating without using up to code equipment. They have no regard for the environment or the people who have to live near their mess. There is so much in the air that it crosses the line.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
September 4, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 9:20 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H406704-090424)
Description: The dust collector on the mixer at Riverside Concrete still appears to be broken as dust was seen coming from the mixer at least 25 times in the morning hours of the site’s operation. Despite the fact that Riverside’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan notes these emissions as essential to control in Section 5.0, these excessive dust clouds have continued to be generated from the equipment for over three months. In the four pieces of camera evidence below dust is visible coming from the base and the upper portion of the mixer, some of which is visible beyond Riverside’s property line.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
September 3, 2024 - Complaint #5
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 3:00 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H406536-090324)
Description: Dust trailing in and out via trucks both sides not sprinklers on or water. Dust trailing their trucks in and out.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) be closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA.”
September 3, 2024 - Complaint #4
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 11:00 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive diesel fumes from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H406461-090324)
Description: Can smell it inside my house. Also crossing into tree line in video. Fumes from their trucks crossing over the wall on video.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) be closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA.”
September 3, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:27 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H406454-090324)
Description: Excessive volumes of dust in the air from their messed up mixer. They continue to operate with their broken mixer. Video shows excessive volumes of dust in the air, and it cross the line as well.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) be closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA.”
September 3, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 8:05 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H406547-090324)
Description: Several bursts of excessive dust emissions were visible coming from the mixer at Riverside Concrete due to the equipment’s faulty dust collector. Though the site’s own Fugitive Emissions Management Plan notes the centrality of controlling these toxic emissions, they continue to come from the mixer, such as in the two pieces of camera evidence below.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
September 3, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 7:15 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial diesel odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H406360-090324)
Description: Can smell inside home. I can smell their diesel fumes inside the back of my house with the doors, and windows shit. This is not okay, please protect our right to breath.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) be closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA.”
August 30, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 11:10 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H406279-083024)
Description: Excessive dust emissions were visible on many occasions coming from the mixer at Riverside Concrete, in conflict with the site’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan, Section 5.0. These uncontrolled emissions are known for their toxicity and a residential community is directly across the street from the facility; the continued use of this equipment every week day, despite the fact that the machinery’s dust collector has failed, must be a violation of basic community health and safety standards. Below are four examples of the 33 visible bursts of emissions seen throughout the day.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) be closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA.”
August 30, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 8:19 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H406210-083024)
Description: Builup of raw material on their open belt. The pile has grown much larger, and the factory wreaks of sulfur.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
August 29, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:15 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H406114-082924)
Description: Dust crossing property line from their broken mixer they continue to run. They continue to operate with broken non up to code materials. This video shows it cross the line and is dust trespass. They have also not wet down the lot at all today.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
Video from August 29, 2024 at approx. 10:15 a.m.
August 29, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 8:58 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H406093-082924)
Description: Dust crossing with truck down by apartment. Dust crossing in, and out both entrances. No sprinklers on either. Large amounts on both sides.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
Video from August 29, 2024 at approx. 8:58 a.m.
August 29, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 8:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H406228-083024)
Description: Throughout the site’s operating hours, over 35 bursts of toxic dust were visible coming from the concrete mixer at Riverside Concrete. For approximately three months the failed dust collector on the equipment has been a serious issue allowing uncontrolled emissions to continually escape in nearby residential space. This dust has been connected to cardiovascular issues and its control is essential to Riverside’s operations according to the site’s own Fugitive Emissions Management Plan, Section 5.0. Below the four pieces of camera evidence show this dust both being generated by the faulty dust collector on the equipment and crossing Riverside’s property line on numerous occasions.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) be closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA.”
August 28, 2024 - Complaint #4
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:50 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H406029-082824)
Description: Dust crossing with truck down by apartment. Dust trespass crossing in to people living areas. Once again no sprinklers utilized or water truck. The plant also wreaks of sulfur.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
Video from August 28, 2024 at approx. 1:50 p.m.
August 28, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 11:00 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H406011-082824 & H406012-082824)
Description: Dust crossing with truck down by apartment. Dust trespass occuring again. They have utilized no dust control measure no water and lots of dust everywhere tresspass.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
Video from August 28, 2024 at approx. 11:00 a.m.
August 28, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 9:25 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H406117-082924)
Description: Numerous bursts of excessive dust emissions were seen coming from the mixer at Riverside Concrete, many of which visibly crossed the site’s property line into nearby residential space. Despite this, Section 5.0 of Riverside’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan notes these emissions are essential to control for the operation to meet basic safety standards. Examples of these uncontrolled emissions can be seen in the three pieces of camera evidence below.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
August 28, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 9:16 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H405979-082824)
Description: Dust crossing by tree line via their broken mixer. Dust once again crossing and trespassing outside their property line. They have still yet to fix their mixer, and continue to operate without doing so.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
Video from August 28, 2024 at approx. 9:16 a.m.
August 27, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 2:20 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H405922-082724)
Description: The guy is literally pulling his shirt over his face and the dust is seen crossing the wall. They have yet to fix the mixer. Can you please enforce this. They have had years to fix these issues why let it continue? Dust crossing over the wall and tree line dust trespass.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
Video from August 27, 2024 at 2:17 p.m.
August 27, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 11:50 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H405940-082724)
Description: Through Riverside Concrete’s operating hours over 30 clouds of concrete dust emissions were visible in the air above the industrial yard, often crossing the company’s property line into residential space as seen in the camera evidence. These excessive and toxic emissions are in conflict with Riverside’s own Fugitive Emissions Management Plan, Section 5.0, but these uncontrolled emissions continue due to a failed dust collector on the mixer.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
August 27, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:07 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Diesel and industrial odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H405857-082724)
Description: Smells like rotten eggs and sulfur nauseating. Can smell it all throughout my home with doors and windows closed. This is disgusting, and not right.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
August 26, 2024 - Complaint #4
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 12:56 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Diesel and industrial odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H405720-082624)
Description: Smelled like a musky diesel with a hint of sulfur. The smell is like diesel combined with rotten eggs. Can smell inside my living room.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
August 26, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 11:55 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H405770-082624)
Description: Several heavy clouds of concrete dust emissions were seen coming from the mixer at Riverside Concrete due to the equipment’s failed dust collector. Within the site’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan, Section 5.0, the control of these emissions is outlined, yet the site has continued to operate the faulty machinery every week day since a noticeable equipment failure occurred at the end of May 2024. Uncontrolled emissions have continued to be generated on site, much of which is visible beyond Riverside’s property line in residential space as is visible in the three pieces of camera evidence below.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
August 26, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 9:45 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Diesel fumes and odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H405689-082624)
Description: Fumes from their trucks crossing over the wall on video. Video proof of what I've been talking about. The diesel fumes can be seen crossing in the air over top the wall past the fence line. I can smell their diesel inside my home. The problem has not been resolved they back up too close to our houses and let their fumes loose. Riverside/ Bryan.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
Video from August 26, 2024 at 9:45 a.m.
August 26, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 9:45 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H405688-082624 & H405777-082624)
Description: Dust crossing their fence line riverside trucks with them too. Large dust cloud on video crossing Hanson sand and gravel fence line. Also have riverside Bryan trucks in and out of their property.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
Video from August 26, 2024 at 9:45 a.m.
August 24, 2024
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:00 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H405626-082424)
Description: Builup of raw material on their open belt. They have yet to clear their buildup in weeks. Also their belt is not enclosed. 2 violations of article 21.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
August 23, 2024
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 9:10 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H405618-082324)
Description: Heavy and excessive emissions were often seen through the day in addition to lighter bursts of concrete dust from the mixer at Riverside Concrete. In conflict with the site’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan, Section 5.0, the mixer continues to contain a failed dust collector and the equipment is used each week day. The concrete dust emissions in the two examples of emissions seen below have been normalized despites their known toxicity.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
August 22, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:11 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H405461-082224)
Description: On video dust crossing over their wall from their trucks. The problem has yet to be remedied in years of complaints. This is an on video violation of article 21 once again that hasn't been resolved. The dust clearly crossed over the wall at the end of the video and is still going on now. This has yet to be resolved. Dust crossing over their wall from trucks.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
Video from August 21, 2024 from 10:11 a.m.
August 22, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 8:50 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H405584-082324)
Description: Riverside Concrete’s mixer emitted excessive dust emissions on numerous occasions as seen in the three pieces of camera evidence below. The broken dust collector on the concrete mixer continues to allow uncontrolled emissions to pollute the local airshed yet Riverside’s Fugitive Emissions Plan, Section 5.0, explicitly states the centrality of controlling these emissions so as to not harm the local community.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
August 21, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 3:40 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H405375-082124)
Description: Buildup of raw material on their open belt. Once again they buildup on their open belt has grown. You guys closed out my complaints once again without fixing the problem. I would still like to know why Jim never returned after telling Bob to pressure wash his home. Also there is still dust trespass on our streets daily from Bryan/ riverside. You guys have not solved the problem.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
August 21, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 10:20 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H405380-082124)
Description: The dust collector on Riverside Concrete’s mixer seems to still be broken despite the fact that controlling this dust is necessary in order to meet the standards for a safe operation as even noted in the site’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan. In the two pieces of camera evidence below dust is seen being generated beneath the mixer, in the air and crossing Riverside’s property line into residential space.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
August 21, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 9:15 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H405586-082324)
Description: As I viewed Riverside Concrete I noticed that, despite occasional use of sprinklers and the water truck, excessive dust emissions were raised from the site’s industrial yard on several occasions. Often these emissions are visible beyond Riverside’s property line in conflict with Riverside’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan. The toxicity of dust emissions from concrete batching facilities are known and recorded and Riverside’s property line abuts a residential community.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
August 20, 2024
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 12:55 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H405379-082124)
Description: At Riverside Concrete excessive dust emissions continued to be visible coming from the concrete mixer on site due to faulty dust collector. In the three pieces of camera evidence below these emissions can be seen in the air conflicting with the basic safety standards outlined in Section 5.0 of the site’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
August 19, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:46 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H405126-081924)
Description: They have yet to clear raw material buildup on their open belt. They have had years to enclose that belt but have felt like they don't have to. Another clear Violation of article 21. Builup of raw material on their open belt.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
August 19, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 9:55 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H405298-082024)
Description: Excessive concrete dust emissions were visible coming from beneath the mixer, due to the equipment’s failed dust collector, during Riverside Concrete’s operations. These emissions are noted as necessary to control as a basic safety standard in the site’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan, Section 5.0, as their harm and toxicity have been documented. Yet, they continue to be seen coming from Riverside’s concrete mixer, as noted in the two pieces of camera evidence below, often crossing the site’s property line.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
August 16, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:55 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H404960-081624)
Description: Buildup of raw material on their open belt. The buildup hasn't been cleared for weeks, and that is raw material on their belt. Article 21 states the belt should be enclosed. They have had months if not years to make the improvements. They have made no such improvements. It also falls randomly off the belt at time raising dust throughout their lot. It is a major issue.
ACHD Response: “... Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
August 16, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:54 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H404958-081624)
Description: Smells like sulfur. It smells like sulfur from their plant I can smell it inside my home.
ACHD Response: “... Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
August 16, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 6:30 a.m. - 9:40 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H404985-081624)
Description: The dust collector on the mixer at Riverside Concrete appears to still be failing as excessive emissions were visible entering the residential community on numerous occasions through the day. At least 28 bursts of dust came from beneath the site’s concrete mixer in the morning hours of operation in conflict with Riverside’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan, Section 5.0. Below four pieces of camera evidence show these emissions being generated due to the faulty dust collector.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
August 15, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:00 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number:H404831-081524)
Description: Dust crossing with truck down by apartment. Watched large amounts of dust crossing the property line. They have had dust trespass all day long.
ACHD Response: “... Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
Video from August 15, 2024 at approx. 1:00 p.m.
August 15, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 9:05 a.m. - 1:20 p.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H404871-081524)
Description: Excessive dust emissions were visible being generated beneath the mixer at Riverside as seen in the camera evidence below. These dangerous emissions continue due to a faulty dust collector despite Section 5.0 of Riverside’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan noting them as necessary to control for their operations to meet basic safety standards.
ACHD Response: “... Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
August 14, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:35 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H404712-081424)
Description: Dust crossing over their wall also a sulfur smell. Dust crossing over top their wall also accompanied by a sulfur type smell.
ACHD Response: “... Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
Video from August 14, 2024 at approx. 10:35 a.m.
August 14, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 9:35 a.m. - 1:40 p.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H404862-081524)
Description: Despite the fact that a tarp has been placed beneath a portion of the concrete mixer at Riverside Concrete to stop dust from blowing directly into the community as it is generated beneath the mixer, excessive dust emissions continues to be visible beyond the site’s property line as the equipment’s dust collector has failed. Though Section 5.0 of Riverside’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan outlines the importance of controlling these emissions, in the four pieces of camera evidence below it is apparent that their lack of control is a serious health concern for residents across the street along Pennsylvania Avenue.
ACHD Response: “... Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
August 13, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:15 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H404597-081324)
Description: Dust crossing out of their property to our public roadway. On video violation of article 21 (dust trespass) from their property to our public streets.
ACHD Response: “... Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
Video from August 13, 2024 at approx. 1:15 p.m.
August 13, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 11:40 a.m. - 12:05 p.m..
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H404648-081324)
Description: The dust collector in the mixer at Riverside Concrete’s seems to still be faulty as dust was visible being generated under the mixer and crossing the site’s property line as seen in the two pieces of camera evidence below. Both the adverse health effects of excessive industrial dust emissions and of living near concrete batch plants has been studied and documented, especially dealing with cardiovascular systems, and these emissions are even noted as essential to control within Section 5.0 of the Riverside’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan.
ACHD Response: “... Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
August 13, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 9:16 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H404542-081324)
Description: Dust crossing over top their wall on both sides. Dust going over top their wall, been going over for the past 30 minutes. Dust trespass.
ACHD Response: “... Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
Video from August 13, 2024 at approx. 9:16 a.m.
August 12, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 12:15 p.m. - 12:53 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H404451-081224 & H404452-081224 & H404457-081224 & H404460-081224)
Description: Excessive dust coming off their busted mixer. Have it on video crossing the line, also they have not remedied the issue with the mixer, and continue to run it broken without regard for environment or residents.
ACHD Response: “... Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
Resident Reponse: “You guys sending me the same generic response to this is not solving the problem. Nobody is above the law, and not enforcing this on them is culpability as well. People have to live here and people's health is priority one children live on this street and in those apartments. They are polluting our air.”
Video from August 12, 2024 at approx. 12:15 p.m.
Video from August 12, 2024 at approx. 12:53 p.m.
August 12, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 11:56 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H404448-081224)
Description: Builup of raw material on their open belt. It falls off when they run it spewing dust fumes into the air. They are supposed to have the belt enclosed and have yet to make the repairs.
ACHD Response: “... Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
August 12, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 8:50 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H404647-081324)
Description: Excessive dust emissions continue to be visible coming from the concrete mixer at Riverside Concrete apparently due to a failed dust collector. Section 5.0 of the site’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan states these emissions must be controlled yet in the three pieces of camera evidence below they are visible in the air and beyond Riverside’s property line.
ACHD Response: “... Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
August 9, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:21 a.m..
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H404217-080924)
Description: Builup of raw material on their open belt. They have huge buildup pile on their open belt and raw material on the ground falling from it.
ACHD Response: “... Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
August 9, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 4:25 a.m. - 5:45 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H404281-080924)
Description: Dust appeared from Riverside Concrete’s mixer due to an issue with the dust collector on a number of occasions, even crossing Riverside’s property line into residential space. Within Section 5.0 of the site’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan it is noted these emissions are necessary to control yet they continue as seen in the four pieces of camera evidence below, particularly in the early morning hours.
ACHD Response: “... Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
August 8, 2024
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H404280-080924)
Description: Excessive dust emissions continued to come from the mixer at Riverside Concrete apparently due to a faulty dust collector. Though these emissions are to be controlled, according to Section 5.0 of the site’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan, this dust often crosses Riverside’s property line toward residences as is visible in the three pieces of camera evidence below.
ACHD Response: “... Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
August 7, 2024
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 6:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H404065-080824)
Description: Through their morning operation Riverside Concrete continued to use their concrete mixer with a faulty dust collector spilling emissions into the residential community in violation of Section 5.0 of their Fugitive Emissions Management Plan. In the four pieces of camera evidence below dust can be seen in the air above the site and crossing Riverside’s property line on a number of occasions.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
August 6, 2024 - Complaint #4
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 3:00 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H403908-080624)
Description: Large dust clouds trailing truck leaving their property dust tresspass. Dust crossing the line from their property to our public roadways. Clear violation of article 21. Please enforce the law.
ACHD Response: “... Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
Video from August 6, 2024 at approx. 3:00 p.m.
August 6, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 6:48 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H403826-080624)
Description: Excessive volumes of dust in the air from their messed up mixer. Filmed it excessive amounts and crossing the line by tree line.
ACHD Response: “... Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
VIdeo from August 6, 2024 at approx. 6:48 a.m.
August 6, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 6:45 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H403938-080724)
Description: Approximately twenty bursts of excessive dust emissions were visible coming from the base of the mixer at Riverside Concrete between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. as the dust collector still appears to be broken. These emissions are in conflict with the basic safety standards set by Riverside's Fugitive Emissions Plan within Section 5.0 and in the three camera evidence below these emissions are visible being generated by the faulty equipment and crossing Riverside’s property line.
ACHD Response: “... Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
August 6, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 6:01 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H403821-080624)
Description: Can smell inside and feel nauseous my 2 years old deserves to breath clean air. Please, thank you.
ACHD Response: “... Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
August 5, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 6:15 a.m. - 6:50 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H403813-080524)
Description: The dust collector continues to appear to be failing on the mixer at Riverside Concrete and this morning excessive dust was visible coming from the base of the mixer and crossing Riverside’s property line on a number of occasions. In the four pieces of camera evidence below these toxic emissions are visible being generated on the industrial site and then floating in the air of nearby residential space.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
August 5, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 5:48 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H403811-080524)
Description: I can smell the Diesel inside my home when they back their trucks up the whole way to the wall and let them idle for an hour. You guys send the same copied response which I have saved repeatedly and I shouldn't be able to smell their diesel fumes inside my home with the windows shut. I have a 2 year old son and he shouldn't be breathing this in.
ACHD Response: “... Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
August 2, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 9:55 a.m. - 10:05 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H403622-080224)
Description: Excessive dust emissions were visible coming from both the street-facing and River-facing sides of the mixer at Riverside Concrete this morning as seen on camera at accancamera.com. In the two pieces of camera evidence below dust appears to come from the mixers base, due to a faulty dust collector, and is visible in the air above the site’s industrial yard along Pennsylvania Avenue, and crossing the property line toward residences. These dangerous dust emissions are known for their toxicity and adverse health effects which is why their control is part of the basic standards for a safe operation as noted in Section 5.0 of Riverside’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
August 2, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 5:57 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H403617-080224)
Description: Problem has not been taken care of. Should not smell their diesel truck idling in my home with the windows shut.
AHCD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
Resident Response: “Sending the same repeat message doesn't solve the problem. Nor does it make their smell go away inside my home.”
August 1, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 6:20 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H403531-080124)
Description: As the mixer was turned on at Riverside Concrete at 5:28 a.m. a burst of concrete dust was visible coming from beneath the mixer; at least twenty more bursts of excessive emissions came from the mixer during the site’s morning operations. These emissions have continued every weekday for over two months despite the fact that Riverside’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan, within Section 5.0, notes that controlling this dust is central to the standards for a reasonably safe operation. In the four pieces of camera evidence below this dangerous dust is clearly generated by the faulty dust collector, visible coming from the mixer and often crossing Riverside’s property line into nearby residential space along Pennsylvania Avenue.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
August 1, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 5:55 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H403518-080124)
Description: I should not be able to smell diesel inside from their trucks with all my doors and windows closed.
AHCD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
July 31, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:27 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H403406-073124)
Description: All morning I have smelled their diesel inside my living room.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
July 31, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 7:20 a.m. - 9:20 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H403452-073124)
Description: Toxic dust emissions were visible coming from beneath the mixer at Riverside Concrete, often crossing the site’s property line into nearby residential space at least twenty-four times through the facility’s morning operating hours. Within Section 5.0 Actions for Fugitive Emissions Management of Riverside’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan this dust is written as essential to mitigate to meet basic health and safety standards. However, the dust collector on the mixer appeared to have seriously broken on May 29, 2023 and the equipment has still been used every week day, generating excessive and dangerous clouds of concrete dust as seen in the four pieces of camera evidence below.
ACHD Response: “...Thankyou for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. TheAllegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on manyinspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify themitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting complianceassistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted andimplemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility hasimplemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage onthe lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase anduse of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has alsorequested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement andaggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the dooris not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility andinvestigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and usingGovQA. AlleghenyCounty”
July 30, 2024
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 8:25 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H403426-073124)
Description: The dust collector on the mixer at Riverside Concrete appears to be seriously broken yet it has still been operated every week day for over two months, a level of negligence which is disturbing. Despite the fact that Riverside’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan, within Section 5.0 Actions for Fugitive Emissions Management, states the necessity of controlling these emissions to meeting basic safety standards, the equipment continues to not be repaired and toxic dust emissions are visible not only in the air above the site’s industrial yard but also often crossing Riverside’s property line directly into residential space, harming the nearby community. In the three pieces of camera evidence below dangerous emissions are visible coming from beneath the mixer and crossing Pennsylvania Avenue toward residences.
ACHD Response: “...Thankyou for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. TheAllegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on manyinspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify themitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting complianceassistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted andimplemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility hasimplemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage onthe lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase anduse of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has alsorequested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement andaggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the dooris not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility andinvestigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and usingGovQA. AlleghenyCounty”
July 29, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:18 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H403172-072924)
Description: Smells like rotten eggs and sulfur nauseating. Can smell inside my house it's nauseating.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
July 29, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 8:40 a.m. - 9:20 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H403322-073024)
Description: Through the morning’s hours of operation, as well as the early afternoon, excessive dust emissions were seen raised by trucks driving through and parking in the industrial yard at Riverside Concrete on many occasions. Visible and excessive dust was also raised by the water truck despite it also quelling some emissions. Often these emissions are visible beyond Riverside’s property line, blowing directly into nearby residential space. Examples of these emissions are seen in the two pieces of camera evidence below as seen on camera at accancamera.com.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
July 29, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 8:30 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H403250-072924)
Description: Excessive toxic emissions were seen coming from the mixer at Riverside Concrete, as noted on camera at accanacmera.com, between 8:30 a.m. and 8:50 a.m. almost continuously. Much of these dangerous emissions are clearly visible crossing Riverside’s property line and entering nearby residential space along Pennsylvania Avenue after being generated at the base of the site’s mixer. Riverside’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan notes the necessity of controlling these emissions within Section 5.0 Actions for Fugitive Emissions Management which is necessary to follow in order to simply comply with basic standards of pollution control.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
July 26, 2024
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 6:15 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H403072-072624)
Description: During Riverside Concrete’s morning operations it was apparent that the dust collector is still seriously broken on the site’s mixer. The broken dust collector causes excessive toxic dust emissions to be generated beneath the mix, often being pushed from under the equipment to create large clouds above the site as well as pushing emissions beyond Riverside’s property line. In the four pieces of camera evidence below emissions are visible coming from both the front and back of the mixer, inevitably floating into nearby residential space, and often clearly extending across Pennsylvania Avenue. However, within Riverside’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan, Section 5.0 Actions for Fugitive Emissions Management, controlling these emissions is noted as essential for the site to be operating in a compliant manner.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) be closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA.”
July 25, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:30 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H402970-072524)
Description: Dust coming from their property to their other property. I observed the truck come out the adjacent property and trail dust from the on property to the other and bring it onto the public street.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
July 25, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 9:15 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial and diesel odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H402926-072524)
Description: Can literally smell diesel fumes in my house with the doors and windows closed.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
July 25, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 8:10 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H402995-072524)
Description: It appears as if Riverside Concrete is still operating their mixer every weekday despite the fact that the dust collector has been seriously broken since May 29, 2024. Within the site’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan, Section 5.0 Actions for Fugitive Emissions Management, these emissions are listed as essential to control to meet basic operating standards. In the four pieces of camera evidence below dust emissions are visible being generated beneath the mixer, in the air above the industrial yard and crossing Riverside’s property line excessively polluting the residential community directly across the street along Pennsylvania Avenue.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
July 24, 2024
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 6:00 a.m. - 9:25 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H402994-072524)
Description: While viewing Riverside Concrete’s operations on camera at accancamera.com I noticed that the dust collector on the site’s mixer still appears to be broken or faulty as light emissions were visible coming from beneath the mixer on numerous occasions through the day. In the two pieces of camera evidence below these emissions are seen being generated beneath the mixer and in the air above Riverside’s industrial yard. Despite the fact that it is essential to control these emissions according to Riverside’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan within Section 5.0 Actions for Fugitive Emissions Management, they have been excessively polluting the nearby residential community with these emissions which are known for their toxicity for almost two months.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
July 23, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:36 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H402737-072324)
Description: Large dust clouds leaving their property via triaxels. Large dust clouds coming from their factory to our street. I say again they have utilized no water or sprinklers today.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
July 23, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:40 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions fromRiverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H402699-072324)
Description: Large amounts of dust trailing their trucks outside their fence line. They have no water or sprinklers going, also the trucks are flying in, and out.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
July 23, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 9:35 a.m. - 11:35 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions fromRiverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H402785-072324)
Description: Light emissions were visible coming from Riverside Concrete’s mixer on a number of occasions in the morning hours and additional emissions were visible in the early afternoon as they appeared to be performing maintenance on site. In the three pieces of camera evidence below bursts of dangerous excessive dust emissions are visible coming from under the mixer as well as in the air above Riverside’s industrial yard. These emissions are known for their serious toxicity and negative health effects which is why they are essential to control in order for the site to comply with basic operating standards and within Riverside’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan, Section 5.0 Actions for Fugitive Emissions Management the need for their control is noted.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
July 22, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 9:15 a.m. - 10:05 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H402729-072324)
Description: As I viewed Riverside Concrete’s operations on camera at accancamera.com I watched as toxic dust emissions came from the front and back of the mixer through the morning’s operations. Seven notable bursts of excessive dust emissions were visible coming from beneath the mixer during the 9:00 a.m. hour alone as seen in the two pieces of camera evidence below. Despite these emissions being noted as essential control to meet the basic operating standards, outlined in the site’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan within Section 5.0 Actions for Fugitive Emissions Management, these dangerous emissions have been visible being generated beneath the mixer, in the air above the industrial yard and crossing Riverside’s property line every week day since May 29, 2024.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
July 22, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 7:20 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H402456-072224)
Description: Dust crossing via truck down by apartments. Dust crossing out of their property down lower end.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
July 19, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 2:45 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H402384-071924)
Description: Dust from their property coming in and out via trucks. Observed it coming in and going out large volumes.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
July 19, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:46 a.m. -10:49 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H402369-071924 & H402370-071924)
Description: Excessive volumes of dust in the air from their messed up mixer. Excessive amounts of dust coming from their mixer, at one point it appears to cross the property line in back. Large volumes of dust coming off their busted mixer.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. During these inspections, the ACHD has not observed emissions when onsite. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and has previously requested and was provided a dust control plan. Since June of 2023 the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, usage of a new water truck, and usage of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. ACHD”
Video from July 19, 2024 at approx. 10:46 a.m.
Video from July 19, 2024 at approx. 10:49 a.m.
July 19, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 7:20 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H402387-071924)
Description: The dust collector on the mixer at Riverside Concrete appears to still be broken as through the morning hours of operation on site at least thirty bursts of toxic dust were generated beneath the mixer being pushed both toward and away from Pennsylvania Avenue. Even when emissions are pushed away from the site’s property line they are still excessive and noted as harmful to residents. Yet, these dangerous emissions are noted as essential to control for operations to meet the bare minimum of pollution control according to Riversides Fugitive Emissions Management Plan, Section 5.0 Actions for Fugitive Emissions Management. In the four pieces of camera evidence below, emissions are clearly generated beneath the mixer, are seen in the air above the industrial yard as well as beyond Riverside’s property line, polluting nearby residential space.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
July 18, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:09 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H402293-071824)
Description: Excessive dust coming off their busted mixer. Excessive dust from them running a mixer not up to code.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
Video from July 18, 2024 at approx. 10:09 a.m.
July 18, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 9:39 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H402282-071824)
Description: Excessive dust running off their bust d mixer. Excessive dust in their air from their unfixed mixer they are still running it without fixing the emissions issue.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
Video from July 18, 2024 at approx. 9:39 a.m.
July 18, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 7:30 a.m. -11:00 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H402343-071824)
Description: Riverside Concrete is still operating during the weekdays, beginning in the early morning hours, with a broken dust collector on the site’s mixer. These emissions are visible being generated beneath the mixer, in the air above the industrial yard and crossing Riverside’s property line directly into the residential community along Pennsylvania Avenue and occurred at least 26 times before 11:00 a.m. However, these harmful emissions are noted as something that must be controlled on site for the facility to be operating in a standardized manner according to Section 5.0 Actions for Fugitive Emissions Management of Riverside’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan. In the four pieces of camera evidence below these excessive toxic emissions are visible, clearly polluting residential space in violation of the basic safety standards outlined.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. During these inspections, the ACHD has not observed emissions when onsite. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and has previously requested and was provided a dust control plan. Since June of 2023 the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, usage of a new water truck, and usage of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. ACHD”
July 17, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 11:40 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H402197-071724)
Description: Dust trailing their truck down by apartment. Dust leaving their property via truck
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
July 17, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H402342-071824)
Description: Through Riverside's daily operations, as viewed on camera at accancamera.com the dust collector appears to still be faulty, emitting light to heavy bursts of toxic emissions often through the day. Though these dangerous emissions are not always visible beyond the property line they are clearly still being generated in instances where they must be controlled to protect the local community and employees. This normalized toxicity from concrete batch plants has been shown to have adverse health effects, especially on children, several of which live directly across the street. On a few occasions these emissions are even pushed beyond Riverside’s property line into residential space as seen in the camera evidence below despite the fact that Section 5.0 Actions for Fugitive Emissions Management of Riverside’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan notes these emissions as essential to control for operations.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. During these inspections, the ACHD has not observed emissions when onsite. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and has previously requested and was provided a dust control plan. Since June of 2023 the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, usage of a new water truck, and usage of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. ACHD”
July 16, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 12:46 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H402097-071624)
Description: Smells like rotten eggs and sulfur nauseating. It usually is on days they use the pump set up truck.
ACHD Response: ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. During these inspections, the ACHD has not observed emissions when onsite. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and has previously requested and was provided a dust control plan. Since June of 2023 the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, usage of a new water truck, and usage of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. ACHD.”
July 16, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 6:10 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H402133-071624)
Description: As I viewed Riverside’s operations on camera at accancamera.com I noticed excessive dust emissions come from beneath the mixer a dozen times before 8:00 a.m. and as seen in the four pieces of camera evidence below these emissions are visible in the air above the site and crossing Riverside’s property line into nearby residential space on many occasions. Though the dust collector on the mixer has been seriously broken for well over a month these emissions are necessary to control for operations according to Riverside’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan, Section 5.0 Actions for Fugitive Emissions Management.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. During these inspections, the ACHD has not observed emissions when onsite. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and has previously requested and was provided a dust control plan. Since June of 2023 the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, usage of a new water truck, and usage of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. ACHD”
July 15, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:25 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401967-071524)
Description: Dust crossing with truck down by apartment. Dust crossing from inside their facility brought out from their truck.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
July 15, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:02 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401959-071524)
Description: Concrete residue, fumes, residue coming from plant towards homes, and buildup on my property as well as others. Once again their mixer emitting excessive amounts of dust not up to code. Once again another violation of article 21 unaccounted for. They wrongfully operating that mixer without adequate repair. This is a risk to the health of the community that is not being addressed.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
Video from July 15, 2024 at approx. 10:02 a.m.
July 15, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 6:05 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H402132-071624)
Description: The dust collector on the mixer at Riverside Concrete appears to still be broken, spilling excessive toxic dust emissions into the nearby residential community. Section 5.0 Actions for Fugitive Emissions Management of Riverside’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan notes these emissions as essential to control for the facility to operate in a legally designed manner but they have been visible for well over a year, as noted by resident complaints, and the dust collector on the mixer has been severely broken since May 29, 2024. Bursts of these dangerous dust emissions were visible from the base of the mixer ten times before 8:00 a.m. In the two pieces of camera evidence below, generated by use of the CREATE Lab’s BreatheCam technology, viewable on accancamera.com, emissions are visible being generated beneath the mixer, in the air above the industrial yard and crossing Riverside’s property line into residential space.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. During these inspections, the ACHD has not observed emissions when onsite. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and has previously requested and was provided a dust control plan. Since June of 2023 the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, usage of a new water truck, and usage of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. ACHD”
July 12, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 11:48 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401840-071224)
Description: Dust crossing property line across the street from me. Clear violation of article 21 dust crossing the line wreaks of sulfur rotten egg smell. My 2 year old has been sneezing all day from them. They have no sprinklers or water running anywhere.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and the facility has submitted and implemented a dust control plan. Since June of 2023, the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, purchase and use of a water truck, and use of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. Allegheny County”
Video from July 12, 2024 at approx. 11:48 a.m.
July 12, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 11:30 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401838-071224)
Description: Thick excessive dust coming from their busted mixer. Once again they are operating without proper protocols, and equipment. They have not remedied the problem, and that is priority one. Letting them continue to operate without fixing the problem is not doing what needs to be done. They know they are operating without up to par equipment they don't care.
ACHD Response: “ACHD can only enforce under Article XXI if the dust is seen crossing the property line. ACHD has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. ACHD”
Resident Response: “How are they allowed to operate in that matter? People live across from that pollution factory? So if it occurs while you're not here it doesn't matter? That video shows it cross the property line. You guys are not doing you jobs”
Video from July 12, 2024 at approx. 11:30 a.m.
July 12, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 8:25 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401874-071324)
Description: Through the morning’s operations the dust collector on the mixer at Riverside Concrete appeared to still be malfunctioning and spilling excessive toxic emissions into the nearby residential community. With a large tarp functioning as a safety component of the machinery due to the broken dust collect for over a month, visible at the base of the mixer, some of these emissions are forced toward the back of the site rather than directly across the road, yet these emissions are still visible in the air polluting the local community with dangerous particulate matter. These emissions are in conflict with Section 5.0 Actions for Fugitive Emissions Management of Riverside’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan. In the camera evidence below these toxic emissions are visible in the air after being generated under the site’s mixer and often beyond Riverside’s property line.
July 11, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 12:10 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401718-071124)
Description: Dust all in the air of upper lot from mixer and truck excessive. Extremely excessive amounts of dust from their mixer, and trucks.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your concerns about Riverside Concrete and Supply. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has been out to the site on many inspections due to previously submitted complaints so that we can verify the mitigating practices taking place. During these inspections, the ACHD has not observed emissions when onsite. The ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location and has previously requested and was provided a dust control plan. Since June of 2023 the facility has implemented sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, usage of a new water truck, and usage of a street sweeper in the lot. The ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. The ACHD will continue to evaluate this facility and investigate complaints. Thank you again for submitting your concerns and using GovQA. ACHD”
Video from July 11, 2024 at approx. 12:10 p.m.
July 11, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 12:05 p.m. - 12:50 p.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401873-071324)
Description: As I watched Riverside Concrete’s operations on camera at accancamera.com I noticed over twenty bursts of toxic dust emissions come from under the mixer as the dust collector continued to operate in a faulty manner. The heaviest of these emissions came in the early afternoon as trucks were being filled. In the three pieces of camera evidence below these normalized and excessive emissions can be seen being generated beneath the site’s mixer, in the air above the industrial yard and crossing Riverside’s property line toward residences on many occasions. These emissions are in violation of Riverside’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan, Section 5.0 Actions for Fugitive Emissions Management, and have been occurring with an increased intensity since the early afternoon of May 29, 2024.
July 10, 2024
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 4:50 a.m. - 6:00 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401672-071024)
Description: In the early morning hours excessive emissions were visible coming from under the mixer at Riverside Concrete in conflict with their Fugitive Emissions Management Plan. In the four pieces of camera evidence below these dangerous dust emissions are visible being generated beneath the mixer, in the air above the site’s industrial yard and crossing Riverside’s property line directly into residential space.
July 9, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:10 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401505-070924)
Description: Dust all over the street, and in our air coming from their adjacent property. I walked down, and it is coming from inside the fence of their adjacent property. Dust is poring out of their fence into the air, and on the street. It has a sulfur smell to it as well.
ACHD Response: “...The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has received multiple complaints for this location and responded to these complaints. While ACHD is aware that some of these complaints contain pictures and videos that show what could be emissions and will take these into consideration when conducting an investigation. ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location including requests for a dust control plan. Since last June when ACHD started to receive complaints, ACHD’s intervention has resulted in the facility implementing sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, use of a new water truck, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, and use of a street sweeper. ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. ACHD will continue to investigate complaints as they are received. Thank you for using GovQA. Allegheny County”
Video from July 9, 2024 at approx. 1:10 p.m.
July 9, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:47 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401477-070924)
Description: Dust excessive amounts in air coming from their improperly functioning mixer. Excessive amounts of dust coming from their mixer it's not functioning properly. They need to make the repairs before continuing to operate it is unlawful, and air pollution.
ACHD Response: “...The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has received multiple complaints for this location and responded to these complaints. While ACHD is aware that some of these complaints contain pictures and videos that show what could be emissions and will take these into consideration when conducting an investigation. ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location including requests for a dust control plan. Since last June when ACHD started to receive complaints, ACHD’s intervention has resulted in the facility implementing sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, use of a new water truck, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, and use of a street sweeper. ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. ACHD will continue to investigate complaints as they are received. Thank you for using GovQA. Allegheny County”
Video from July 9, 2024 at approx. 10:47 a.m.
July 9, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 7:43 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401548-070924)
Description: As I watched Riverside’s operations on camera at accancamera.com I noticed excessive emissions continuously come from the mixer from 7:43 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. These emissions were heaviest for the period before 8 a.m. as noted in the camera evidence below and appear to be generated under the mixer after the dust collector has been severely broken for over a month. In the camera evidence below these dangerous dust emissions are visible in the air inevitably floating into the nearby residential space which is regulated in Riverside’s Fugitive Emissions Management Plan.
July 8, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:49 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401336-070824)
Description: Dust crossing by the tree line at end of video and excessive amounts in air. Dust all over their lot thick in the air, it even crosses the property line at the end of the video.
Video from July 8, 2024 at 10:49 a.m.
July 8, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:24 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401332-070824)
Description: Dust everywhere in air coming from their busted mixer. Excessive dust coming off their mixer not running properly.
Video from July 8, 2024 at 10:24 a.m.
July 8, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 6:55 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401417-070824)
Description: Throughout the morning Riverside Concrete’s mixer appeared to still be operating with a faulty dust collector and during the morning’s hours excessive emissions were generated under the mixer at least twenty times. On many occasions these toxic dust emissions are visible beyond Riverside’s property line traveling into residential space. In the three pieces of camera evidence below emissions are visible in the air and beyond Riverside’s property line after being generated from a concrete mixer that has been severely broken for over a month.
ACHD Response: “The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has received multiple complaints for this location and responded to these complaints. While ACHD is aware that some of these complaints contain pictures and videos that show what could be emissions and will take these into consideration when conducting an investigation. ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location including requests for a dust control plan. Since last June when ACHD started to receive complaints, ACHD’s intervention has resulted in the facility implementing sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, use of a new water truck, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, and use of a street sweeper. ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. ACHD will continue to investigate complaints as they are received. Thank you for using GovQA. Allegheny County”
July 5, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 11:11 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401213-070524 and H401215-070524)
Description: Dust coming in and out of their facility some going up over wall. Uploading 2 videos separately occured around same time.
Dust trespass covered under article 21. Dust coming in and out of their facility some going up over wall. Dust trespass in and out proving the source of dust. Covered under article 21.
July 5, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:37 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401209-070524)
Description: Thick excessive dust all through the air from their mixer. Thick dust through the air excessive amounts. They have had years to remedy this, and are running trucks like this. Any other company would be forced to stop until the problem was fixed. They should have been fined for the past 3 years for not complying with county laws.
Video from July 5, 2024 at 10:37 a.m.
July 5, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 4:20 a.m. - 6:00 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401364-070824)
Description: Through the early morning hours, specifically the 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. hours, Riverside Concrete’s mixer emitted a dozen bursts of excessive and dangerous dust emission due to what appears to be a faulty mixer. This site has now been operating its mixer in this careless and negligent fashion for over a month, spilling excessive toxic emissions into the residential community directly across the street. In the four pieces of camera evidence below, emissions are visible being generated under the mixer, in the air above Riverside’s industrial site and crossing their property line onto Pennsylvania Avenue, directly into residential space.
ACHD Response: “...The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has received multiple complaints for this location and responded to these complaints. While ACHD is aware that some of these complaints contain pictures and videos that show what could be emissions and will take these into consideration when conducting an investigation. ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location including requests for a dust control plan. Since last June when ACHD started to receive complaints, ACHD’s intervention has resulted in the facility implementing sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, use of a new water truck, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, and use of a street sweeper. ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. ACHD will continue to investigate complaints as they are received. Thank you for using GovQA. Allegheny County”
July 3, 2024 - Complaint #4
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 4:00 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401163-070324)
Description: Dust going up over their wall, and crossing their property line by trees. Another shot of their dust trespass from this afternoon.
July 3, 2024 - Complaint #4
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 12:12 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401133-070324)
Description: Dust crossing with truck down by apartment. They have no sprinklers on or water truck. Please issue them a citation this is in violation of article 21 their material polluting the road, and the environment.
ACHD Response: “...our complaint, and attachment of the truck leaving by the means of the apron (transition between the facility and public road), located down the street near the apartments, was noted, shared, and discussed. Thank you for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”
July 3, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 12:05 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401131-070324)
Description: Dust crossing in and out via trucks. Dust crossing in and out via trucks, no sprinklers or water utilized.
ACHD Response: “...your complaint, and attachment of trucks entering and leaving by means of the apron (transition between the public road and facility) was noted, shared, and discussed. Thank you for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”
July 3, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:36 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401115-070324)
Description: Concrete laden dust in air from their mixer going towards street. Their mixer is letting off large amounts of dust into the air excessive. It shows their equipment is not operating properly.
Video from July 3, 2024 at 10:36 a.m.
July 3, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 4:25 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401172-070424)
Description: After over a month of Riverside Concrete operating its mixer with a faulty dust collector, in need of repair or replacement, the site continues to generate excessive dust emissions from the base and top of the mixer, often crossing Riverside’s property line. In the four pieces of camera evidence these dangerous emissions are visible coming from beneath the mixer and crossing Riverside’s property line directly into residential space.
ACHD Response: “...The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has received multiple complaints for this location and responded to these complaints. While ACHD is aware that some of these complaints contain pictures and videos that show what could be emissions and will take these into consideration when conducting an investigation. ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location including requests for a dust control plan. Since last June when ACHD started to receive complaints, ACHD’s intervention has resulted in the facility implementing sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, use of a new water truck, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, and use of a street sweeper. ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. ACHD will continue to investigate complaints as they are received. Thank you for using GovQA. Allegheny County”
ACHD Response: “...The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has received multiple complaints for this location and responded to these complaints. While ACHD is aware that some of these complaints contain pictures and videos that show what could be emissions and will take these into consideration when conducting an investigation. ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location including requests for a dust control plan. Since last June when ACHD started to receive complaints, ACHD’s intervention has resulted in the facility implementing sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, use of a new water truck, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, and use of a street sweeper. ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. ACHD will continue to investigate complaints as they are received. Thank you for using GovQA. Allegheny County”
July 2, 2024
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 4:55 a.m. - 7:15 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401171-070424)
Description: Despite the fact that the dust collector for Riverside Concrete’s mixer appeared to have severely broken on May 29, 2024, the site is still using the piece of equipment, knowingly generating excessive dangerous emissions that are pushed into nearby residential space. In the three pieces of camera evidence below these toxic emissions are visible being generated under the mixer, inevitably polluting the nearby residential space.
July 1, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 9:57 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H400863-070124)
Description: Dust all over their lot leaving their property through the wooded area. Lots of dust all over their lot crossing the property line in to wooded area by apartments.
July 1, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 9:28 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H400856-070124)
Description: Excessive volumes of dust in the air from their messed up mixer. Excessive amounts of dust running from their improper running mixer.
Video from July 1, 2024 at approx. 9:28 a.m.
July 1, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 6:15 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H401170-070424)
Description: Riverside Concrete appears to still be operating its mixer with a faulty dust collector despite the fact that it has been seriously broken for over a month. When watching Riverside’s operations on camera at accancamera.com excessive dust emissions were visible coming from under the mixer twenty times through the morning’s operations, often crossing the site’s property line onto Pennsylvania Avenue. In the four pieces of camera evidence below, these dangerous emissions are visible being generated beneath the mixer, in the air above Riverside’s industrial site and crossing Riverisde’s property line immediately into residential space.
ACHD Response: “...The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has received multiple complaints for this location and responded to these complaints. While ACHD is aware that some of these complaints contain pictures and videos that show what could be emissions and will take these into consideration when conducting an investigation. ACHD has been conducting compliance assistance activities at this location including requests for a dust control plan. Since last June when ACHD started to receive complaints, ACHD’s intervention has resulted in the facility implementing sprinkler usage on the aggregate piles, tripod sprinkler usage on the lot, use of a new water truck, socks around runoff drains, speed limit signs for trucks, and use of a street sweeper. ACHD has also requested that the access door to the inside of the plant (where the cement and aggregate scales, bins, and pneumatic gates are housed) is closed when the door is not in use for access. ACHD will continue to investigate complaints as they are received. Thank you for using GovQA. Allegheny County”
June 28, 2024
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H400950-070124)
Description: Throughout the morning’s operating hours Riverside Concrete’s mixer appeared to still be operating with a seriously faulty dust collector despite the mixer clearly being in need of repair or replacement for about one month. Just between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. twenty separate excessive bursts of dust emissions were generated under the mixer at Riverside as seen on camera at accancamera.com, five examples of which can be seen below. In the camera evidence, these hazardous dust emissions can be seen crossing Riverside’s property line onto Pennsylvania Avenue, clearly further contaminating residential space.
June 27, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:25 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H400640-062724)
Description: Dust all though the air from their mixer excessive amounts. Excessive volumes of dust in the air from their mixer watch until end of video huge amount. Thank you guys once again for helping us out. I have gone to borough meetings they refuse to assist us.
June 27, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 12:24 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H400629-062724)
Description: Dust crossing with truck down by apartment. Video shows dust trespass via riverside/ Bryan truck. No sprinklers or water down.
June 27, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 6:20 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H400681-062724)
Description: As I viewed Riverside Concrete on camera at accancamera.com I noticed that the dust collector still seems to be faulty as dust emissions were seen generated under the mixer on fourteen occasions in the morning hours. In the camera evidence below excessive dust emissions are visible being generated beneath the mixer and being pushed into the residential neighborhood directly across the street on Pennsylvania Avenue.
June 26, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:20 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H400479-062624)
Description: Truck with dust and fumes down by apartment street. Their smell is still present as well.
ACHD Response: “thank you for using GovQA, ACHD reviewed your complaint and attachment dated 06/26/24, H4004479-062624. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”
June 26, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 9:34 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial and diesel odor from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H400460-062624)
Description: So strong I smell it inside. I realize they have to work, but I shouldn't smell their diesel fumes inside, thank you.
June 26, 2025 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 4:30 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H400680-062724)
Description: When viewing Riverside Concrete’s operations on camera at accancamera.com I watched as excessive emissions came from under the mixer thirteen times before 7:00 a.m. In the camera evidence below the dust collector still appears to not be operating correctly causing dangerous dust emissions to be forced into the residential community across the street in the early morning hours.
June 25, 2025
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 4:20 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H400679-062724)
Description: While watching Riverside Concrete’s operations on camera at accancamera.com I noticed their dust collector seems to still need repaired or replaced as heavy emissions were visible coming from under the mixer in the early morning hours as seen in the camera evidence below. In the camera evidence, harmful dust emissions are generated under the mixer and are visible in the air and beyond Riverside’s property line crossing Pennsylvania Avenue toward residences.
June 24, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 12:14 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H400252-062424)
Description: Thick dust in the air crossing by apartment. Large amounts of dust in the air crossing in to apartment property, trailing out with the pump truck. They have no sprinklers or water down either.
June 24, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 6:30 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H400139-062424)
Description: Dust all through the air excessive amounts. It doesn't cross the line, but it is extremely excessive. The video shows their equipment is not running properly, and releasing excessive amounts of air pollution into our atmosphere.
Video from June 24, 2024 at approx. 6:30 a.m.
June 24, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 4:20 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H400678-062724)
Description: As I viewed Riverside Concrete’s operations on camera at accancamera.com I watched as heavy emissions came from under the mixer in the early morning hours sixteen times before 7:00 a.m. In the three pieces of camera evidence below emissions can be seen coming from under the mixer after several weeks of the site continuing to operate with a faulty dust collector, pushing incredibly harmful emissions across Pennsylvania Avenue into residential space.
June 21, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 12:00 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H400048-062124)
Description: Dust leaving their property again via dump, they waited until after black Subaru left.
June 21, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 11:20 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H400046-062124)
Description: Thick dust leaving property line via truck, and excessive amounts in the air on lot. Right after black Subaru left they stirred up like crazy. Got a shot of dust leaving property via dump bed and excessive amounts in the air on lot.
June 21, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 5:05 a.m. - 9:35 a.m
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from the mixer at Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H400420-062524)
Description: Despite the fact that the previous day, June 20, 2024, Riverside Concrete appeared to be repairing or replacing a part of their mixer, as seen on camera at accancamera.com, excessive emissions continued to come from under the mixer as witnessed in the camera evidence below. In the three pieces of camera evidence excessive emissions are visible coming from under the mixer and hanging in the air above the property. These dangerous emissions inevitably cross the road into residential space, harming the local community.
June 20, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:00 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H399933-062024)
Description: Smells like rotten eggs strong musky sulfur smell. Strong rotten egg/ musky sulfur smell, can smell in my front, and backyard.
June 20, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 6:00 a.m. - 9:35 a.m
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from the mixer at Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H400418-062524)
Description: When viewing Riverside Concrete’s operations on camera at accancamera.com I watched as excessive emissions continued to come from under the mixer a number of times during the early morning operating hours as the mixer continues to be in need of repair. In the camera evidence below emissions are visible coming from under the mixer and crossing Riverside’s property line toward residential space, one example of the emissions from this source during this time frame.
June 19, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 12:30 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H399803-061924)
Description: Dust leaving their property hovering over the woods by river. Watched it leave their property in to wooded area. All that dust in the air will settle on the river
ACHD Response: “Based on the video that has been submitted, the dust has not crossed the property line of the facility. ACHD can only enforce under Article XXI if the dust is seen crossing the property line. ACHD representatives have and will continue to be in contact with the facility about the dust concerns. ACHD will continue to observe the facility. Please continue to use GovQA only for issues that we have the regulatory authority to address. Thanks, ACHD”
June 19, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 12:20 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H399800-061924)
Description: Thick dust trailing truck in plant, no sprinklers. Dust trailing their trucks, and all through their lot, no sprinklers or dust control measures present.
ACHD Response: “The dust in this complaint is on the public roadway and not seen leaving the property line of the facility. This issue will need to be addressed with your borough. We cannot enforce the public roadway street sweeping. Please continue to use GovQA only for issues that we have the regulatory authority to address. Thanks, ACHD”
June 19, 2024 -Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 4:50 a.m. - 6:00 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from the mixer at Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H400417-062524)
Description: As I viewed Riverside Concrete’s operations on camera at accancamera.com I continued to notice that the mixer is operating despite the fact that it needs to be repaired or replaced. Emissions like the ones seen below were visible coming from under the mixer a dozen times before 6 a.m. These excessive emissions are dangerous and visible in the air above the site and crossing Riverside’s property line on a number of occasions. In the camera evidence below, excessive emissions can be seen coming from under the mixer in the early morning hours.
June 18, 2024
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 10:34 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from the mixer at Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H400416-062524)
Description: When watching Riverside Concrete’s operations on camera it was clear throughout the day that the facility is still operating the mixer despite it being in need of repairs polluting the community an excessive amount. In the camera evidence below some of the heavier emissions can be seen coming from under the mixer and going beyond Riverside’s property line directly toward residences. Throughout the morning, beginning before 6 a.m., these emissions are visible consistently, occurring on more than twenty occasions.
June 17, 2024 - Complaint #5
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 4:57 p.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from the mixer at Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H400949-070124)
Description: As I viewed Riverside Concrete’s operations on camera at accancamera.com I watched as a very large cloud of dust was generated on Riverside's site by wind, and the cloud was visible by members of the community going through Coraopolis. In the camera evidence below excessive emissions are visible beyond Riverside’s property line in residential space. Industrial sites should be maintained in a fashion that environmental and climate factors do not cause additional toxic harm to community members, especially for a site such as Riverside that so closely abuts residential space.
June 17, 2024 - Complaint #4
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 10:20 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from the mixer at Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H400415-062524)
Description: While watching Riverside’s operations on camera at accancamera.com I noticed two heavy bursts of emissions come from under the mixer as trucks were being filled. The mixer continues to operate while in need of repairs, forcing even more excessive emissions into the residential space across Pennsylvania Avenue. In the camera evidence below heavy emissions are visible in the air leaving Riverside’s property.
June 17, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 9:07 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H399501-061724)
Description: Thick dust in the air crossing by apartment. Their water trucks do nothing, and they rarely run them, they have constant dust coming out both side.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaint. We have addressed this complaint with the facility and we will continue to follow up as we have continued to do with your complaints. ACHD representatives will continue to monitor the facility. Thanks, ACHD”
Video from June 17, 2024 at approx. 9:07 a.m.
June 17, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 8:42 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H400414-062524)
Description: As I viewed Riverside Concrete’s video on camera at accancamera.com I watched as a burst of emissions came from under a cement truck on site and crossed Riverside’s property line toward the residences along Pennsylvania Avenue. In the camera evidence below emissions can be seen in the air beyond the property line.
June 17, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 6:10 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H399492-061724)
Description: Pump truck, and other vehicles running. Can smell sulfur like smell, and diesel in my front living room. Thank you.
ACHD Response: “A pneumatic tanker requires the power-takeoff drive on the tractor to operate and run during pump-off while conducting work, this would require the tractor and pump to run and idle approximately an hour or so. The facility is not in violation when operating to conduct safety checks for pre-trip starts or when a tractor continues to idle/run while conducting work onsite. Please let us know if you have any questions. ACHD Air Quality can only monitor and enforce the regulations in Article XXI. ACHD representatives will continue to monitor the facility. Please continue to use GovQA only for issues that we have the regulatory authority to address. Thanks, ACHD”
June 14, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 12:30 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H399414-061424)
Description: Thick dust in the air crossing over wall. Thick dust again today crossing the wall my son is sneezing all day, and it's in our windows daily.
June 14, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 11:59 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H399479-061524)
Description: While I watched Riverside’s operations I was overwhelmed by the amount of normalized emissions which are visible coming from under the mixer throughout the day but primarily in the morning hours of operation. In the clip below emissions are visible coming from under the mixer and though the emissions seems light they are still visible crossing the wall along Pennsylvania Ave. Emissions such as these are normalized on Riverside’s site, with little to no regard for the residential space across the road, actions which are negligible. For two weeks Riverside has been operating their mixer with excessive emissions coming from it during the day, with a larger tarp beneath the filling area, and an almost constant stream of light emissions has been coming from the equipment harming residents.
June 12, 2024 - Complaint #5
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 2:30 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H399249-061224)
Description: Thick dust in the air crossing by apartment. Dust everywhere crossing both sides.
June 12, 2024 - Complaint #4
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 2:18 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H399250-061224)
Description: Thick dust in the air crossing by apartment. Thick dust crossing by apartment because of spinning cement truck
Video from June 12, 2024 at approx. 2:18 p.m.
June 12, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:19 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H399230-061224)
Description: Thick dust in the air crossing by apartment. Them flying out the lower gate spewing dust that followed from inside their facility you can see the larger amounts of dust at the end as well.
Video from June 12, 2024 at approx. 1:19 p.m.
June 12, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:07 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H399224-061224)
Description: Thick dust in the air crossing by apartment. It crosses by apartments at end of video, and I again missed a shot bigger than this before my camera pulled up
ACHD Response: “Thank you for your complaint submission to the Allegheny County Health Department. It is unclear in this video if this is a non-compliant condition of Article XXI. We will to respond to complaints as we are able. Please continue to submit complaints if conditions persist. Thank you.”
June 12, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 8:20 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H399478-061524)
Description: As I viewed Riverside’s operations on camera at accancamera.com I noticed emissions raised under the mixer on several occasions as trucks were being filled. The large tarp under the mixer and general maintenance activities make it seem as if the mixer is in need of repair and that thus those who operate the site acknowledge the machinery is functioning in an unsafe way yet they continue to use it. In the camera evidence below excessive emissions can be seen coming from under the mixer and nearing and crossing the wall which is on Pennsylvania Avenue directly across from residences. It is known that both cement dust and the particles from additives used in the concrete making process are directly linked to adverse respiratory health outcomes in children and adults.
June 11, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 2:12 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H399105-061124)
Description: Dust crossing over the wall. Missed a thicker shot prior to this it's still going on.
June 11, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 12:10 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H399086-061124)
Description: Pump truck, and other vehicles running. Sulfur like smell so bad I feel sick and lightheaded.
June 7, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:00 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H398712-060724/H398713-060724)
Description: Dust leaving their property over wall, and outside fence. Another shot of their air pollution. More air pollution on video of riverside/ Bryan materials.
Video from June 7, 2024 at approx. 10:00 a.m.
June 7, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 9:58 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H398710-060724)
Description: Dust leaving their property over wall, and outside fence. This is not right, you guys have warned them to take measures to clean it up, and they haven't. My child sneezes all day, my brother in law 2 doors down has been diagnosed with asthma recently after living here for years, and my sister has other breathing problems. This is a health risk to our community. They need to be fined or shut down this is unsafe.
Video from June 7, 2024 at approx. 9:58 a.m.
June 7, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 9:00 a.m. - 9:20 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H398798-060824)
Description: When viewing Riverside Concrete’s operations on camera I noticed an excessive amount of dust raised by trucks and machinery moving through the industrial yard as well as entering and exiting the site. On several occasions these emissions are visible in the air beyond Riverside’s property line as is visible in the camera evidence below.
June 6, 2024
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 9:53 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H398797-060824)
Description: As I watched Riverside Concrete on camera at accancamera.com I noticed an excessive amount of dust raised by a truck at 9:53 a.m. The dust is visible crossing the property line in the camera evidence below, going directly toward homes.
June 4, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 3:20 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H398371-060424)
Description: Dust flying out riversides adjacent property fencline I watched it leave the fence line. I watched it leave their property line to the street. Violation of article 21 once again.
ACHD Response: “The dust in this complaint is on the public roadway and not seen leaving the property line of the facility. This issue will need to be addressed with your borough. We cannot enforce the public roadway street sweeping. Please continue to use GovQA only for issues that we have the regulatory authority to address. Thank you, ACHD”
Resident Response: “It comes from inside their adjacent property.”
Video from June 4, 2024 at approx. 3:20 p.m.
June 4, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 12:08 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H398371-060424)
Description: Dust leaving their property over wall, and outside fence. Large amounts of dust coming from their lower side crossing line, I can see it in the street. My son has been sneezing all morning.
Video from June 4, 2024 at approx. 12:08 p.m.
June 4, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:46 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H398369-060424)
Description: Large amounts of dust coming off their mixer. Large amounts of dust coming off base of their mixer
ACHD Response: “Based on the video that has been submitted, the dust has not crossed the property line of the facility. ACHD can only enforce under Article XXI if the dust is seen crossing the property line. ACHD representatives will continue to monitor the facility for dust. Please continue to use GovQA only for issues that we have the regulatory authority to address. Thank you, ACHD”
Video from June 4, 2024 at approx. 11:46 a.m.
June 3, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:10 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H398232-060324)
Description: Dust leaving their property over wall, and outside fence. They have done nothing to stop the dust. It is all through the street, and air. Please defend our right to breath clean air thank you.
Video from June 3, 2024 at approx. 10:10 a.m.
June 3, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 9:20 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H398209-060324)
Description: Dust leaving their property over wall, and outside fence. Dust crossing the line, was worse before I could get to my camera. Smells like sulfur outside as well. Thank you.
Video from June 3, 2024 at approx. 9:20 a.m.
May 31, 2024
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 11:00 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H398044-053124)
Description: Dust crossing their fence line into the street, and surrounding areas. Dust all through the street, and past their fence line. No sprinklers.
Video from May 31, 2024 at approx. 11:00 a.m.
May 30, 2024 - Complaint #5
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:37 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H397933-053024)
Description: Dust leaving their property over wall, and outside fence. By the end of the video you can see the whole apartment building get dusted. They have no sprinklers either side. This is a health issue. Clear violation of article 21 on riverside.
Video from May 30, 2024 at approx. 10:37 a.m.
May 30, 2024 - Complaint #4
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:12 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H397931-053024)
Description: Dust leaving their property over wall, and outside fence. Dust trespass crossing in front of wall, and dust leaving from inside their lot via truck upper entrance. Thank you
Video from May 30, 2024 at approx. 10:12 a.m.
May 30, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 9:47 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial and sulfer odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H397925-053024)
Description: Sulfur like smell. Sulfur like smell I can smell inside my living room.
May 30, 2024 - Complaint #2
Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 9:20 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust raised from operations at Metalico
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H397974-053024)
Description: As I watched Riverside Concrete’s operations on camera at accancamera.com I noticed dust raised by trucks entering the site and driving through the industrial yard on multiple occasions. At many points excessive dust emissions are visible in the air crossing Riverside’s property line after being generated on site, such as in the two pieces of camera evidence below.
May 30, 2024 - Complaint #1
Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 7:15 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust raised from operations at Metalico
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H397973-053024)
Description: When viewing Riverside Concrete on camera at accancamera.com I watched as excessive emissions were produced coming from under the mixer as trucks were filled in the morning hours. Dust is also visible coming from the door to the mixer on several occasions as workers leave it open when no one is inside as noted on camera. In the camera evidence below dust emissions are visible coming from under the mixer during operations and crossing Riverside’s property line on several occasions onto Pennsylvania Avenue, directly toward residences.
May 28, 2024 - Complaint #2
Entered by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 3:25 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust raised from operations at Metalico
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H397819-052924)
Description: On a few occasions in the afternoon hours of Riverside’s operations I noticed excessive dust raised by trucks entering the site as well as by the wind. Despite the sprinkler system being used earlier in the afternoon this normalizes a level of air pollution that is excessive and harmful to residents. In the camera evidence below dust can be seen generated on site and crossing Riverside’s property line onto Pennsylvania Avenue directly at residential space.
May 28, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 11:52 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial and diesel odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H397699-052824)
Description: Lots of trucks backed up to wall idling. So strong my living room smells like a truck stop.
ACHD Response: “...After reviewing the BreatheCam footage, there are multiple trucks with their drums spinning and queuing to load. Those drums would not be spinning unless there is material in the truck. We cannot regulate how they operate their business if the trucks are working on their property. Thanks, ACHD”
Resident Response: “I wanted to see if you could hold riverside accountable for the fugitive emissions I recorded crossing the line I don't see why you guys cannot enforce on them. I shouldn't be able to smell their business inside my house with the door shut. My neighbor smells it as well. This is a health hazard.”
May 24, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:00 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H397482-052424)
Description: Dust leaving their property over wall, and outside fence. This is too much, this is overwhelming amount. Please do something about this. The video says it all.
ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, ACHD received and reviewed your complaint and attachments dated 05/24/24, H397482-052424. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, this will be discussed with the Bryan Materials Group at the Riverside facility. You do understand that fugitive emissions on your video cannot be enforced, though it does help visually so it can be addressed. ACHD representatives continues to monitor the facility at Riverside and will take care of any issues that we see or find. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”
Resident Response: “Thank you for getting back with me, I understand, thank you. Just 2 more questions, why can these not be enforced? ,and what would I need to get them enforced?”
Video from May 24, 2024 from approx. 10:00 a.m.
May 24, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 8:50 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H397547-052424)
Description: While I watched Riverside’s operations on camera I noted as dust was raised several times by trucks moving through the industrial yard and much of the emissions can clearly be seen beyond Riverside’s property line. Below in the camera evidence dust can be seen being raised by various trucks and machinery a lot of which can be seen hanging in the air within residential space. The dust is excessive and though the water truck is used to control dust emissions this tool is often used after heavy dust has been consistently pushed into the community, enough so that the water truck continues to raise dust as it drives.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for using GovQA to submit your dust complaint. ACHD representatives were at the facility on 5/24/24 in the afternoon and discussed the dust previously seen on the far side of the property. We will continue to address your concerns with the facility and observe for dust. Thanks, ACHD”
May 23, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 12:00 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H397428-052324)
Description: Dust leaving their property over wall, and outside fence. Here is an additional video of more dust this time It shows It clearly crossing line past telephone pole. Thank you
ACHD Response: “Reviewed and closed, please let us know if you have any questions. Thank you for using GovQA.”
Resident Response: Yeah, why haven't they been heald accountable for the months of idling and air pollution. Why did Jim tell Bob to pressure wash his car, and not come out, and talk to him after. Why are they allowed to continue without being fined. Why have they been able to continue to operate their mixer without a proper dust collector?
Video from May 23, 2024 from approx. 12:00 p.m.
May 23, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 12:15 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H397405-052324)
Description: Dust leaving their property over wall, and outside fence. Watched it cross the line, and have additional video as well. Thank you.
ACHD Response: “Based on the video that has been submitted, the dust does not appear to cross the property line of the facility. It appears to travel upward and disperse. ACHD can only enforce under Article XXI if the dust is seen crossing the property line. ACHD representatives will continue to monitor the facility for dust. Please continue to use GovQA only for issues that we have the regulatory authority to address. Thanks, ACHD”
Resident Response: I have another one where it does I will upload now.
Video from May 23, 2024 from approx. 12:15 p.m.
May 23, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 9:20 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H397546-052424)
Description: When watching Riverside’s daily operations on camera there was excessive dust captured on multiple occasions from machinery constructing the block wall along Pennsylvania Avenue as well as by trucks entering the site and activity in the industrial yard. In the camera evidence below excessive dust can be seen being generated by Riverside’s operations and crossing the property line toward residential spaces.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for using GovQA to submit your dust complaint. ACHD representatives visited the facility on 5/24/24 to discuss the recent dust issues. We will continue to monitor the facility. Your second and third video attachment do not show dust leaving the property line. ACHD can only enforce under Article XXI if the dust is seen crossing the property line. Please only submit videos to ACHD that clearly show dust leaving the property line so we can make efficient use of our time and be able to properly address enforceable complaints with the facility. Thank you, ACHD”
May 21, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 8:50 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H397096-052124)
Description: Dust leaving their property over wall, and outside fence. I am uploading 2 different videos. And submitting 2 complaints. One is dust trailing out the end of theirs lot, another is dust and fumes going over top the wall. I am not trying to annoy you guys or be a pain, but they are still in violation of article 21 as these videos show.
Video from May 21, 2024 from approx. 8:50 a.m.
May 21, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 8:50 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H397091-052124)
Description: Dust leaving their property at 2 different angles. I am uploading 2 different videos. And submitting 2 complaints. One is dust trailing out the end of theirs lot, another is dust and fumes going over top the wall. I am not trying to annoy you guys or be a pain, but they are still in violation of article 21 as these videos show.
Video from May 21, 2024 from approx. 8:50 a.m.
May 21, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 8:10 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H397545-052424)
Description: As I watched Riverside Concrete’s daily operations on camera I noticed excessive dust clouds raised by trucks moving through the industrial yard, including the water truck, as well as trucks exiting and entering the site on multiple occasions through the eight o’clock morning hour. In the camera evidence below dust can be seen in the air raised by operations and crossing Riverside’s property line.
ACHD Response: “Based on the videos that have been submitted, the dust has not crossed the property line of the facility. ACHD can only enforce under Article XXI if the dust is seen crossing the property line. In the second video attachment, they are also seen starting to use their water truck on the lot which is a corrective action to suppress the dust. The water can be seen being sprayed which shows compliance with their dust control plan. ACHD representatives will continue to monitor the facility for dust. ACHD representatives visited the facility on 5/24/24 and discussed areas where dust has been seen frequently. Please continue to use GovQA only for issues that we have the regulatory authority to address. Thanks, ACHD”
May 20, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 2:04 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H397012-052024)
Description: Dust leaving their property over wall, and outside fence. I am submitting complaints pertaining to article 21. Once again dust show coming across their property line towards apartments.
Video from May 20, 2024 from approx. 2:04 p.m.
May 20, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:56 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H397007-052024)
Description: Dust leaving their property over wall, and outside fence. Once again video showing them violating article 21. Dust crossing the line to resedential apartments. Crossing in 2 places the wall as well across from my house.
Video from May 20, 2024 from approx. 1:56 p.m.
May 17, 2024
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 8:45 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H396795-051724)
Description: Burning plastic smell, and extremely strong diesel smell. It's mornings when it rains like this if you guys were out here right now you would see what I'm saying. It's a very strong sweet chemical smell accompanied by very strong diesel. Can faintly smell in my front room. Thank you
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your odor complaint through GovQA. We plan to visit the facility on a rainy morning to experience this. Unfortunately, we have many other responsibilities that we can not make it out today. As we have stated before, they have already submitted a request for determination with our department and they are authorized to operate their facility without an air quality permit. There is no process in concrete batch facilities that would create a burning plastic odor. Their process has not changed in the last few months to explain the burning plastic smell that you are now experiencing. We cannot address the diesel odors if they are actively working. A pneumatic tanker requires the power-takeoff drive on the tractor to operate and run during pump-off while conducting work, this would require the tractor and pump to run and idle approximately an hour or so. The facility is not in violation when operating to conduct safety checks for pre-trip starts or when a tractor continues to idle/run while conducting work onsite. We will continue to monitor the facility. Please continue to use GovQA only for issues that we have the regulatory authority to address. Thank you, ACHD”
May 16, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 3:00 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H396747-051624)
Description: Dust crossing lower wall by apartments. No sprinklers on, and lots bone dry.
ACHD Response: “Based on the video that has been submitted, the dust has not crossed the property line of the facility. ACHD can only enforce under Article XXI if the dust is seen crossing the property line. ACHD representatives will continue to monitor the facility for dust. Please continue to use GovQA only for issues that we have the regulatory authority to address. Thanks, ACHD”
Video from May 16, 2024 at approx. 3:00 p.m.
May 16, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 12:50 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H396739-051624)
Description: Dust trailing their trucks being raised up, and carried beyond their property line. Dust coming out of their facility trailing trucks into our street.
Video from May 16, 2024 at approx. 12:50 p..m.
May 16, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H396988-052024)
Description: When reviewing Riverside’s operations on camera I noticed dust clouds raised by both concrete and cement trucks entering and exiting the site as well as other machinery. In the three pieces of camera evidence below dust is visible in the air beyond Riverside’s property line.
May 15, 2024 - Complaint #5
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 12:50 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H396597-051524)
Description: Dust coming from their factory being brought out by trucks in the air. They have dust all through the air again. This is not just the culdesac they trail the dust out the whole way down. Thank you for you guys support.
ACHD Response: “Based on your video, that is the public roadway where the dust is coming from. I know you are well aware that Article XXI covers dust crossing the property line from the facility. Your video does not show this. Coraopolis Borough has not patched the pot holes on that part of the road yet and the road will not be swept regularly until that is accomplished. If you have an issue with the dust on the public roadway, you need to follow up with your borough. Thank you, ACHD”
Video from May 15, 2024 at approx. 12:50 p.m.
May 15, 2024 - Complaint #4
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 12:25 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H396987-052024)
Description: As I viewed Riverside Concrete’s operations on camera I watched as dust clouds were raised by trucks entering and exiting the site on a few occasions during the afternoon. In the two pieces of camera evidence below dust is visible in the air after being raised on site and crossing Riverside’s property line directly toward residences.
May 15, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:20 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H396566-051524)
Description: Smells like sulfur/ rotten eggs pump truck is also going. Pump truck is running as well, strong sulfur/ rotten eggs smell. The sulfur smell is usually on sunny days, the plastic smell is usually cloudy/ rainy. Thank you.
ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, ACHD received and reviewed your complaint dated 05/15/24, H396566-051524. Reminder, a pneumatic tanker requires the power-takeoff drive on the tractor to operate and run during dry bulk pump-off, this requires the tractor and pump to run and idle approximately an hour or so as they conduct the work. The facility is not in violation when operating to conduct their safety checks for pre-trip starts or when a tractor continues to idle/run while conducting work onsite and yes there may be odors associated with their exhaust while operating, this was explained in previous complaints. Please let us know if you have any questions, ACHD representatives continues to monitor the facility at Riverside. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”
Resident Response: “We are not supposed to smell their chemical odors in our homes, and across the street. Their work interferes with peoples personal lives, and rights.”
May 15, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 8:35 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H396985-052024)
Description: While I watched Riverside Concrete’s daily operations on camera I noticed dust raised by machinery on site and by trucks entering and exiting the site on multiple occasions. In the camera evidence below dust can be seen being raised by machinery and crossing Riverside’s property line onto Pennsylvania Avenue directly at residences as well as dust being raised by trucks as they enter the site.
May 15, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 8:40 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H396547-051524)
Description: I observed concrete dust cross over their property line again. There is also a slight chemical odor outside like sulfur. They have no water on either side.
ACHD Response: “thank you for using GovQA, ACHD received and reviewed your complaint and attachment dated 05/15/24, H396547-051524. After review, it is hard to tell what work is being conducted on the other side of the concrete block wall. ACHD doesn’t dictate how they operate their facility or when the sprinklers should be turned-on and when they should sweep, Riverside does have a fugitive emission dust control plan and ACHD Air Quality can only monitor and enforce the regulations in Article XXI. ACHD representatives will continue to monitor the facility at Riverside. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”
Resident Response: “The video clearly shows their dust cross the line. That goes against article 21 regardless of the type of work they are conducting. No dust or debris should cross the property line as it does in the attached video. They are in undeniable violation of article 21 on video.”
Video from May 15, 2024 at approx. 8:40 a.m.
May 14, 2024
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 8:15 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive diesel odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H396392-051424)
Description: It wreaks of diesel on our street, wish I had a device that could record fumes.
ACHD Response: “...thank you for using GovQA, ACHD received and reviewed your complaint dated 05/14/24, H396392-051424. Reminder, a pneumatic tanker requires the power-takeoff drive on the tractor to operate and run during dry bulk pump-off, this requires the tractor and pump to run and idle approximately an hour or so as they conduct the work. The facility is not in violation when operating to conduct their safety checks for pre-trip starts or when a tractor continues to idle/run while conducting work onsite and yes there may be odors associated with their exhaust while operating, this was explained in previous complaints. Please let us know if you have any questions, ACHD representatives continues to monitor the facility at Riverside. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”
May 13, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 2:00 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H396343-051324)
Description: No water either side also dust all through the air. They have no water down either side or sprinklers also dust in the air. They rarely ever use sprinklers.
AHCD Response: “Thank you for using GovQA, ACHD received and reviewed your complaint and attachments dated 05/13/24, H396343-051324. After review of the complaint and photographs attached, ACHD representatives concluded that there is no warrant to this complaint as described in GovQA, the photographs show no activity and a beautiful day. ACHD representatives will continue to monitor the facility at Riverside. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”
Resident Response: “They don't wet the lot like they say. The sprinklers only come on before you guys show up.”
May 13, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 8:00 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive diesel odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H396260-051324)
Description: Smells like burning plastic chemical once again. It usually smells the worst around 7 and 8 am in the morning.
May 10, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 7:20 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive diesel odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H396081-051024)
Description: Can literally smell strong diesel smell inside my own home. This is a horrible situation. Thank you for continuing to help us out.
May 10, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 6:30 a.m..
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive chemical odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H396080-051024)
Description: This is one of the strongest times of smelled it like sweet burning plastic. So strong I smell it inside again. Thank you.
May 9, 2024
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:22 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive diesel odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H396044-050924)
Description: Very strong diesel smell while they're over on low side. Very strong diesel smell while trucks are present on lower side, thank you for your help.
May 8, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:45 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H395884-050824)
Description: So strong I can smell it inside my home. It is so strong I feel nauseous
ACHD Response: “thank you for using GovQA, ACHD received and reviewed your complaint dated 05/08/24, H395884-050824. We’ve spoke with Bryan Materials group at Riverside regarding the question of excessive idling, and this has been addressed in previous complaints. ACHD representatives will continue to monitor the facility at Riverside, though, ACHD Air Quality can only monitor outdoor air and enforce the regulations in Article XXI. Have you raised your indoor odor concerns with the PA DEP or the municipality of Coraopolis? Please let us know if you have any questions, again, ACHD representatives will continue to monitor the facility at Riverside. Thank you for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”
May 8, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 9:24 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions and industrial odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H395865-050824)
Description: The truck that's accompanied with them smell. The truck that accompanies the smell leaving their lower gate.
ACHD Response: “thank you for using GovQA, ACHD received and reviewed your complaint and attachment dated 05/08/24, H395865-050824. Reminder, a pneumatic tanker requires the power-takeoff drive on the tractor to operate and run during pump-off while conducting work, this would require the tractor and pump to run and idle approximately an hour or so. The facility is not in violation when operating to conduct safety checks for pre-trip starts or when a tractor continues to idle/run while conducting work onsite, please let us know if you have any questions. ACHD Air Quality can only monitor and enforce the regulations in Article XXI, this was explained in previous complaints. ACHD representatives will continue to monitor the facility at Riverside. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”
Video from May 8, 2024 at approx. 9:24 a.m.
May 8, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 9:06 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H395861-050824)
Description: Smells like burning plastic chemical again today. It usually happens when they run the pumper truck or mixing on lower side.
May 7, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:00 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions at and excessive odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H395705-050724)
Description: Dust all in the air it smells like burning plastic. I saw it cross the line above wall, and it smells like a nasty sweet burning plasticy smell.
Video from May 7, 2024 at approx. 10:00 a.m.
May 7, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 8:25 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H395653-050724)
Description: Smells like sulfur, and rotten eggs. There is a pumper truck over there accompanied with smell.
May 6, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:30 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H395597-050624)
Description: Smells like burning plastic chemical again chemical. Second time I have smelled it today, smelled it earlier when I went out to get the mail . Thank you
ACHD Response: “As we have stated, they have already submitted a request for determination with our department and they are authorized to operate their facility without an air quality permit. There is no process in concrete batch facilities that would create a burning plastic odor. Their process has not changed in the last few months to explain the burning plastic smell that you are now experiencing. We will continue to monitor the facility for odor. We plan to complete an observation soon.
We have had a meeting regarding the high volume of your complaints. Any complaints that we have previously addressed, that are not directly addressed by Article XXI will be immediately closed. Please limit your complaints to issues that we have the regulatory authority to address.
Thanks, ACHD”
Resident Response: “I will continue to submit complaints, these issues have not been resolved. I will continue to fight against their corrupt operation. I left a fridge sit outside for 2 days last week, and within 2 days it was covered in their dust. I can tell you guys for a fact they do have that smell when it rains if you guys would have come out today you would have observed that.”
May 6, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:15 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H395545-050624)
Description: Smells like burning plastic chemical. Burning plastic chemical smell.
May 3, 2024 - Complaint #5
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 12:10 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H395386-050324)
Description: Dust crossing their line in air. It still smells out there, and I have recorded dust cross the line 12 times today alone.
Video from May 3, 2024 at approx. 12:10 p.m.
May 3, 2024 - Complaint #4
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 12:05 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H395384-050324)
Description: Massive amount of dust on lot crossing line. Got a video attached of one of the biggest slow moving dust clouds I have ever recorded crossing their property in by the apartments. It wreaks of rotten eggs as well. They have no respect for the people of this street. This is the worst it has ever smelled. They should be heald accountable.
Video from May 3, 2024 at approx. 12:05 p.m.
May 3, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 11:00 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor and dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H395378-050324)
Description: This is for smell and dust/ smoke in air smells just like rotten eggs. Look at the base of the fenceline in this video how slow and thick that smog crossing the line is. It smells just like rotten eggs outside my front door. In one day I have smelled diesel, sulfur like rotten eggs smell, and a plastic burning smell all from my front door. Thank you for your assistance on this ongoing matter.
Video from May 3, 2024 at approx. 11:00 a.m.
May 3, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:00 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H395366-050324)
Description: Very strong smell with trucks backed up to wall. Very very strong diesel smell.
May 3, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 6:29 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H395316-050324)
Description: Smells like burning plastic chemical. Very strong chemical odor from across the way. Sorry to bother you guys so much, I just want them to stop stinking us out. Thank you.
May 2, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 2:05 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H395291-050224)
Description: Strong diesel smell, lots of trucks moving in, and out. Very strong, can smell across my front yard.
May 2, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 8:10 a.m. - 8:40 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H395563-050624)
Description: As I watched Riverside Concrete’s operations I noted excessive emission coming from the top of the stacks of the mixer and the storage containers. In the camera evidence below emissions can be seen coming from Riverside’s operations.
May 1, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 12:15 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H395156-050124)
Description: Strong plastic smell. Plastic burning smell, can smell it inside my front room.
May 1, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 8:40 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H395562-050624)
Description: When watching Riverside on camera I witnessed dust clouds raised by trucks and machinery on site, primarily in the industrial yard through the morning hours of operation. In the camera evidence below dust can be seen hanging in the air after being generated on Riverside’s site by trucks and other machinery, often crossing Riverside’s property line.
April 30, 2024 - Complaint #6
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:45 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H395018-043024)
Description: Dust coming from their truck by gate leaving their property with an odor. Dust leaving their property with a horrible chemical smell
Video from April 30, 2024 at approx. 1:45 p.m.
April 30, 2024 - Complaint #5
Reported by: Request created by ACHD Staff
Time of Day:
Observation:
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor and dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H394988-043024)
Description: **** FROM THE EPA ****
4/25/2024 10:43 AM
HQ LEAD NUMBER: FY24-302719-3714-CV
SUBJECT: Regional Tip and/or Complaint - Pennsylvania
FROM: —---------- (Local Resident)
TO:
Name: —-----------
Phone: —------------
Alleged Violator's Name: RIVERSIDE CONCRETE & SUPPLY INC
Alleged Violator's Address: 889 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
Alleged Violator's City: CORAOPOLIS
Alleged Violator's State: Pennsylvania
Alleged Violator's Zip: 15108
Alleged Violator's Latitude / Longitude: 40.522500 / -80.165833
Alleged Violator's FRS ID: 110071405292
Tip or Complaint: They have concrete residue dust all through the air, I have asked my local health department to help, but it is still going on. It wreaks of chemicals on my street. It is crossing their property line and going to nearby apartments and homes.
Violation Still Occurring? Yes
State DEP/DEQ/DEM Notified? No
April 30, 2024 - Complaint #4
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 10:45 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H395560-050624)
Description: While I viewed Riverside Concrete’s operations on camera I watched as emissions were generated during the loading process on several occasions. Below is an example of some of the emissions seen from this process during morning hours.
April 30, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:45 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H394985-043024)
Description: Horrible chemical smell when the stack in this video is expelling massive amounts of fumes. Video shows it all
Video from April 30, 2024 at approx. 10:45 a.m.
April 30, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:24 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H394968-043024)
Description: Dust all through their lot crossing their property into wooded area. There is also a light chemical smell out there as well.
Video from April 30, 2024 at approx. 10:24 a.m.
April 30, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:00 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H394950-043024)
Description: Smells like burning plastic chemical. It smells like plastic, a truck just drove away out the lower gate, the smell is weaker, but still present after it leaving.
April 29, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 3:29 p.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H395556-050624)
Description: As I viewed Riverside Concrete's operations I noticed several trucks enter and exit the site throughout the day, often raising dust which can be seen in the air such as in the piece of camera evidence below.
April 29, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:55 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H394837-042924 & H394839-042924)
Description: Visible dust in the air crossing their lower fenceline. Just observing, and reporting what I see from their lot. Thank you. Video attached, thank you for continuing to back us up.
Video from April 29, 2024 at approx. 10:55 a.m.
April 26, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 9:00 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H394656-042624)
Description: Dust all through our resedential street coming form their plant. This is an assault on our health and our environment. The dust is going in the direction from their plant, see my previous complaint as well to see it trail the truck, and originate from their factory lot. My child and I have been sneezing all morning. And I am running two air cleaners at once.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaint. An ACHD representative has been in contact with the facility today to address the dust through compliance related activities. Next week ACHD will conduct more observations to ensure going forward that the lot is wet down. Please continue to use GovQA to submit your complaints. Thank you, ACHD”
Video from April 26, 2024 at approx. 9:00 a.m.
April 26, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 8:56 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H394654-042624)
Description: Dust trailing their trucks being raised up, and carried beyond their property line. The dust started within their fence line, and was carried outside of it. This is not dust from the street, it is from their business. My 1 year old has been sneezing all day. Please defend our rights to clean air.
Video from April 26, 2024 at approx. 8:56 a.m.
April 25, 2024
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:00 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H394544-042524)
Description: Cement dust through the air crossing their property line in to resedential home. Once again they have concrete dust crossing in to resedential apartments and houses. It has a funky smell as well. They have not cleaned up their act or their lot. This is a health risk to the community.
April 24, 2024
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day:
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor and dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H394418-042424)
Description: **** FROM THE DEP ****
Tip or Complaint: They have concrete dust all through the air coming from their property. It leaves their property line and comes down our street. They run pumper trucks all day long and connect them with giant hoses. When the hoses are unhooked they spray fumes violently through the air. I can smell their fumes in my house, and they idle trucks hours at a time. Thank you guys for helping us out. And thank you for protecting our environment.
ACHD Response: “I am responding to a dust complaint that you submitted to the DEP. Any complaints regarding dust will get sent back down to the Allegheny County Health Department Air Quality. We just discussed the recent issues on the phone today, 4/26. If you have any further complaints please use GovQA so we can respond in a timely manner. Thank you, Alanna Bachtlin ACHD”
April 23, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 11:44 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H394294-042324)
Description: Dust rising above their fenceline, and coming from lower side , and mixer. They have dust everywhere on lower side and on upper by mixer base.
Video from April 23, 2024 at approx. 11:44 a.m.
April 23, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 11:10 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H394289-042324)
Description: They have dust swirling on lower side. Completely dry lower side with dust in the air swirling
April 22, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:58 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial diesel odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H394225-042224 & H394228-042224)
Description: They have a fuel truck right in front of my house by in their gate. It wreaks of diesel
ACHD Response: “... Thank you for using GovQA to submit your idling complaint. It is very difficult for us to enforce through Act 124 idling regulations especially when they are working/queuing to work. We will continue to communicate with and observe the facility on a regular basis to address your complaints. Please continue to use GovQA for any complaints in the future. Thanks, ACHD”
April 22, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:13 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H394214-042224)
Description: They have no water on lower side, and dust in air. No water lower side or sprinklers dust in the air
Video from April 22, 2024 at approx. 1:13 p.m.
April 22, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 11:08 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H394175-042224)
Description: Dust crossing their property line while they're pouring, and mixing cement. It's letting off a nasty funky smell. I got it on video their dust crossing the property line they have a weird smell as well. They have had huge clouds coming from that side today. I have more video as well.
April 18, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 5:30 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive speeding from trucks at Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H393842-041824)
Description: They flattened, and knocked over their other 5mph sign,Just wanted to share what they did to the other 5 MPH sign, I watched them fly in at around 60 mph the other day. The borough doesn't do anything, I know you guys can't do much, just thought I would pass it on.
April 18, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 9:50 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H393842-041824)
Description: Lots of trucks running and speeding around. It wreaks of diesel from their factory I can smell it in my front, and backyard. So strong that I am lightheaded.
ACHD Response: “Was this observed at 9:50PM at night? Is this common that they are operating this late? I would check on the camera but it does not have footage up from yesterday or today. Thanks, ACHD”
April 17, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 2:35 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust raised from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H393793-041724)
Description: Dust coming through their other property's fence line. They own the facility diagonal from the one across from me, the dust is pouring out their adjacent fenceline.
Video from April 17, 2024 at approx. 2:35 p.m.
April 17, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 2:34 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust raised from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H393791-041724)
Description: Dust all through the air coming through the fence line at their adjacent facility. It is coming through the fence line of their adjacent property.
Video from April 17, 2024 at approx. 2:34 p.m.
April 16, 2024 - Complaint #7
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 2:30 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust raised from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H393666-041624)
Description: Dust swirling through air following trucks going through the fence and leaving lot. I got video of their dust going through the fence line, and out the exit as well. They started spraying at 2:30 it was dry all day until now. They went on a mad dash to clean, I have no idea why. Here is the shot I have more as well.
Video from April 16, 2024 at approx. 2:30 p.m.
April 16, 2024 - Complaint #6
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 2:25 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust raised from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H393679-041624)
Description: Dust all through their lot, crossing the property line down by apartments. They had no water down until 2:30. Dust was all through the air and past the fence line. They did nothing to control the amount until the end of the day. Thank you for you time.
Video from April 16, 2024 at approx. 2:25 p.m.
April 16, 2024 - Complaint #5
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 12:10 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from activity at Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H394043-042024)
Description: While watching Riverside’s operations on camera I noted emissions coming from under the mixer during the filling process on multiple occasions as well as dust raised by trucks as they drove through the site several times during operations in the afternoon. These emissions can be seen hanging in the air and crossing Riverside’s property line directly into residential space. This particulate matter is endangering the well-being of the families who live across the street.
April 16, 2024 - Complaint #4
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 11:30 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H393625-041624)
Description: It usually smells worst before noon usually Tuesday through thursday. It smells so bad, and I can smell it inside my house, my neighbor can as well.
Video from April 16, 2024 at approx. 11:30 a.m.
April 16, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 11:15 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H393625-041624)
Description: The pumper truck was going with fumes in air. For the first time I smelled sulfur/ rotten eggs over there. It was while the pumper truck was running, I am attaching video.
Video from April 16, 2024 at approx. 11:15 a.m.
April 16, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from activity at Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H394042-042024)
Description: As I watched Riverside Concrete’s daily operations I noted excessive dust raised while cleaning a truck. The dust is heavy and can be seen crossing Pennsylvania Avenue toward residential space in the three pieces of camera evidence below.
April 16, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 6:00 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H393558-041624)
Description: Right in front of my house by their gate. Multiple trucks idling for an hour at a time. They have had at least 6 trucks idle for an hour, they didn't get out and do any "checks" I watched them since 5:30 AM they just powered their diesel trucks, and let them sit. This is not right.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaint. As we have stated many times, they are must complete a pre-trip inspection required by the DOT Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. We cannot enforce for idling under Article XXI when the trucks are working. If you have complaints for noise this early in the morning, then you should be directing your complaints to the borough. ACHD has continued to respond to your complaints and address them with Riverside when they are enforceable under Article XXI. As you have told us before, I understand that you are documenting your issues with Riverside through these complaints. Please only submit complaints for issues that you know we can enforce under Article XXI.Thank you, ACHD Air Quality”
Resident Reponse: “I watched them from 5:30 to 6:30 they didn't get out or walk around the trucks. They got in sat and idled for an hour straight. That goes against article 21. I also have 1 hour straight footage of them not checking trucks and leaving them powered not working sitting in them. How is that not enforceable?”
ACHD Response: PA DEP Act 124 Fact Sheet states, “DEP understands that ACHD has determined that Act 124 preempts Allegheny County’s local ordinance.
State law Act 124 preempted two of ACHD’s idling regulations (school buses and truck idling).
This law prevents ACHD inspectors from enforcing Act 124.
DEP understands that ACHD will provide compliance assistance for Act 124 to citizens and companies and will refer complaints requiring enforcement action to local or state police, or the DEP regional office.
ACHD responds to all idling complaints received both through the GovQA complaint system and those received from the PA DEP.
ACHD conducts an initial idling inspection and then follows up with the complainant and informs them they may also contact the local police, the PA DEP regional office or ACHD upon reoccurrence.
Please let ACHD Air Quality know if you have any questions, Riverside should have their Act 124 signs posted to where their drivers are aware of the PA. State regulations, thank you, ACHD Air Quality.
Video from April 16, 2024 at approx. 6:00 a.m.
April 15, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 2:00 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H393526-041524)
Description: Their lot completely unwanted both sides. Here are photos of their lot completely unsaturated.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaint. We will discuss with Riverside about continuous watering of the lot. Thanks, ACHD”
Resident Response: “...No problem, I'll get a better shot, they do it everyday so I'll get another chance.”
Video from April 15, 2024 at approx. 2:00 p.m.
April 15, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:00 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H393505-041524)
Description: Dust coming out of their stack tip, and bottom. Dust coming out the top of their stack, and trailing their trucks outside the fence line.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for submitting your complaint to GovQA. We discussed this complaint with Riverside and they had already been aware of the issue. A newer driver was blowing off at a higher psi than normal and had to be retrained on the protocol. Please continue to use GovQA for complaints that we can address with the facility. Thank you, ACHD”
Video from April 15, 2024 at approx. 1:00 p.m.
April 15, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 12:50 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust and industrial odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H393500-041524)
Description: Dust in and out of their property line they have no water down on the high or low side either. I will be uploading more footage.
ACHD Response: “...Your video starts at the cul-de-sac which is public roadway. I do not see a gateline. Maybe try taking the video in landscape mode instead of portrait which may be better to capture more of the surroundings. Thanks, ACHD”
Resident Response: “That gateline is not Pennsylvania ave I can guarantee that.”
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaint. During the entire duration of the video, the truck appears to be driving on Pennsylvania Ave which is a public roadway with many other facilities. We can only regulate dust when it is on their property and can be seen leaving the property line. Thanks, ACHD”
Video from April 15, 2024 at approx. 12:50 p.m.
Video from April 15, 2024 at approx. 12:50 p.m.
April 11, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 9:00 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H393207-041124)
Description: It smells like sweet burning plastic. They do it before you guys come out. The smell is the worst on rainy days around 8:00, and 9:00am. If you come out around 2:00 or 3:00 it's too late. I am adding a video of their tanks out associated with the smell. They are also dropping material off the belt. I can smell it inside my front living room.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for using GovQA to report your odor complaint. We have recently observed the site in the morning for odor. On 3/29/24, I was there at 9am and on 4/1/24, I was there at 7:50am and I did not observe an odor either time. Is there a specific day that you notice is worse than others during the week? We will continue to monitor the facility. Thank you, Alanna Bachtlin, ACHD”
Video from April 11, 2024 at approx. 9:00 a.m.
April 11, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 9:00 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H393197-041124)
Description: They have all these metal gas tanks in the middle of their lot giant ones I've never seen before. It is a horrible chemical smell. If you guys come out make sure it's the morning there is usually no smell after 12 only sometimes it is so bad.
April 9, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:30 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from activity at Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H392998-040924)
Description: Dust in their property coming from their pump truck being dragged outside their property line. I am uploading the second video. I have been sneezing all day, as has my one year old son. We run 2 air cleaners a day, and it's still not enough. I have attended a borough meeting, and they haven't been of any help. Please protect us from this assault on our right to breath clean air. They have had dust everywhere all day. Thank you guys for backing us up.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for using GovQA for your dust complaint. Based on the video, it appears that the dust is being raised from the public road outside of their facility and it does not appear to be a large amount of dust. Please continue to use GovQA for your complaints and we will continue to monitor the facility. Thanks, ACHD”
Video from April 9, 2024 at approx. 1:30 p.m.
April 9, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:30 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from activity at Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H392995-040924)
Description: Dust all over their non adequately wet lot. Dust in their property, and leaving their fence line. I am attaching 2 videos in 2 complaints one is their dust swirling all around their unkept lot, and one is their truck bringing dust from inside to the outside.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaint. Based on this video, there does not appear to be any dust leaving the property line. We will continue to communicate with Riverside about watering the lot but there is nothing in this complaint that we can enforce through our regulations. Thank you, ACHD”
Video from April 9, 2024 at approx. 1:30 p.m.
April 8, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:30 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from activity at Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H392882-040824)
Description: Dust swirling through air following trucks. Dust trailing their speeding trucks.
Video from April 8, 2024 at approx. 1:30 p.m.
April 8 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 11:20 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive emissions from speeding trucks at Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H392843-04082)
Description: I watched one of their trucks last week run the sign end down while it was lying on the ground, and flatten it. Watched one of their trucks on Thursday last week fly in, and run down the end of one of the 5mph signs.
April 8, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 6:15 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive chemical and industrial odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H392770-040824)
Description: They are running a pump truck with a hose. It stinks like chemicals , and diesel. The smell is usually strongest early in the morning, or before eleven.
March 29, 2024 - Complaint #4
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 2:30 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H391983-032924)
Description: They have no sprinklers or water either side, and dust stirring. They have dust swirling on both sides of the lot no sprinklers or water. I attached shots of both sides completely dry no sprinklers.
March 29, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 12:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Observation: On video across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H392656-040524)
Description: In the afternoon of operations at Riverside Concrete I noted dust raised my several trucks moving around the industrial yard and entering and exiting the site. In the three pieces of camera evidence below dust can be seen in the air and crossing Riverside’s property line onto Pennsylvania Avenue toward residences.
March 29, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 7:10 a.m. - 8:05 a.m.
Observation: On video across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive smoke emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H392655-040524)
Description: As I watched Riverside Concrete’s operations I noticed emissions coming from near the base of the mixer or behind it. At approximately 8:00 a.m. a burst is visible coming from this process as can be seen in the camera evidence below.
March 29, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 5:55 a.m. - 6:25 a.m.
Observation: On video across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H392654-040524)
Description: Through the morning several trucks enter and exit Riverside Concrete which raise dust that is visible in the air. In the two pieces of camera evidence below dust can be seen raised by trucks on site and crossing the fence line onto Pennsylvania Avenue.
March 28, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:45 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H391934-032824)
Description: Dust inside their fence line trailing trucks, as well as a shot of their truck bring dust from the inside fence line to the outside. I watched the dust start from inside their property line leave to the outside. They have no sprinklers running on either side. I recently read a study that stated coraopolis air quality is the worst in the nation. Looking out my front door I can definitely see why. Thank you for continuing to back us in this struggle.
Video from March 28, 2024 at approx. 1:45 p.m.
Video from March 28, 2024 at approx. 1:45 p.m.
March 28, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 12:15 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.
Observation: On video across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H391993-033024)
Description: Through the afternoon hours of Riverside’s operations I noticed dust clouds raised on several occasions which can be seen crossing Riverside’s property line in the camera evidence below. Dust is raised by trucks and other machinery on site as well as the wind which is pushed across Pennsylvania Avenue toward residences.
March 27, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 7:12 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive air quality readings near Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H391794-032724)
Description: Reading of my air monitor. Current reading of my air monitor, it is higher than anywhere around, and only when they are operating.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for using GovQA for your complaint. ACHD determined that Riverside does not need an air quality permit based on our regulations. There are no enforcement actions we can take based on your PurpleAir monitor as these monitors cannot be calibrated. Please limit your complaints to issues that we have the regulatory authority to address. Thank you, ACHD”
March 27, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 6:45 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H391792-032724)
Description: They have trucks idling, and a pump truck with fumes. It smells like chemicals and a strong diesel odor. They disconnected the pump truck in the video and the steam went everywhere. It wreaks of sweet chemical and diesel
Video from March 27, 2024 at approx. 6:45 a.m.
March 26, 2024
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 3:10 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H391767-032624)
Description: Usually occurs when it's raining or colder. Chemical smell, accompanied by strong diesel odors.
March 22, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 12:10 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H391561-032224)
Description: Dust in their lot, crossing their property line. Just putting in a new complaint with the original video, sorry for the confusion.
March 22, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 12:10 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H391541-032224)
Description: Dust coming from inside their fence to the outside. They have no sprinklers on the low side when they saw me filming they locked the lower gate. It wreaks of diesel fumes, and there is dusting coming from inside their gate line to the outside.
Video from March 22, 2024 at approx. 12:10 p.m.
Video from March 22, 2024 at approx. 12:10 p.m.
March 21, 2024
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 11:00 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H391405-032124)
Description: Dust coming from inside their lot going outside. Dust stirring inside their fence rising up, and leaving the property line.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for using GovQA. Based on this video, the dust does not appear to cross the property line before it dissipates. Please continue to use GovQA if you have further issues. Thanks, ACHD”
Resident Reponse: “It looks like it in the one video, why do they have no water on either side or sprinklers?”
Video from March 21, 2024 at approx. 11:00 a.m.
March 20, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:00 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H391314-032024)
Description: Dust swirling all around their lot, in and out of the fence line. There is dust swirling all around their lot leaving their fence line as well.
Video from March 20, 2024 at approx. 1:00 p.m.
March 20, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 12:55 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H391463-032124)
Description: While I watched Riverside’s daily operations I observed dust clouds raised by wind on multiple occasions which produced heavy emissions that were pushed directly into the residential neighborhood along Pennsylvania Avenue. In the camera evidence below dust can be seen raised by wind on the far side of Riverside’s site and pushed across their property line toward homes.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaint. Based on the videos submitted, the dust is being raised from the public roadway cul-de-sac. We are currently working with the borough and the facilities in the area to establish a street sweeping agreement. Please continue to use GovQA if you see dust leaving the property line of the facility. We will continue to observe the facility.
Thanks, ACHD”
March 19, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 8:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H391461-032124)
Description: When watching Riverside’s operations on camera I noted several dust clouds raised primarily by various trucks entering and exiting the site in the morning hours. As can be seen in the camera evidence below dust and other emissions are visible crossing Riverside’s property line into the residential community along Pennsylvania Avenue.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaint. Based on the videos submitted, the dust is being raised from the public roadway cul-de-sac. We are currently working with the borough and the facilities in the area to establish a street sweeping agreement. Please continue to use GovQA if you see dust leaving the property line of the facility. Thanks, ACHD”
March 19, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 6:45 a.m..
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H391128-031924)
Description: Dust in the air, and multiple trucks idling. I recorded these shots at 6:40 AM and 6:45. They idled multiple trucks, and had dust in their lot. Thank you guys for your continued support.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaints. As discussed before, the trucks are required to have a pre-trip inspection before operation by the Department of Transportation so they are allowed to run for a reasonable amount of time to complete this task. We will continue to monitor the idling situation. As far as the dust in the video, you cannot take VE readings when it is dark outside so we cannot properly analyze that video for violations. Please continue to use GovQA to submit complaints that we have the regulatory authority to address. Thanks, ACHD”
Video from March 19, 2024 at approx. 6:45 a.m.
Video from March 19, 2024 at approx. 6:45 a.m.
March 18, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 12:15 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H391046-031824)
Description: Dust inside their property line stirring, and following trucks it is everywhere!! There is dust stirring all inside their property line on both sides. They are flying in, and out. I got a shot of their truck with dust inside their property line bringing it outside, and into the street. I also smell a weird smell, and am concerned about what additives they use. The dust is out of control today. My monitor is double all surrounding areas.
Video from March 18, 2024 at approx. 12:15 p.m.
March 18, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 12:05 p.m. - 3:05 p.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H391460-032124)
Description: As I watched Riverside’s operations on camera I noticed dust clouds raised by trucks pulling into the industrial yard on several occasions, the worst of which can be seen in the camera evidence below as dust is pushed across Riverside’s property line toward the residences along Pennsylvania Avenue.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaint. Based on the videos submitted, the dust is being raised from the public roadway cul-de-sac. We are currently working with the borough and the facilities in the area to establish a street sweeping agreement. Additionally, the dust appears to dissipate before it crosses the fence line at Pennsylvania Ave. Please continue to use GovQA if you see dust leaving the property line of the facility. Thanks, ACHD”
March 15, 2024
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 4:06 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H390970-031524)
Description: Dust trailing oil tanker going into their property, and inside their property. I watched an oil tanker trailed by dust pull into their gate, and watched dust inside their fence line as well as outside of it.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaint. In the first video of the tanker truck, the dust is coming from the public roadway. As we have discussed before, we are working with the borough and the facilities to come to an agreement on the street sweeping. I do not know what you are showing in the second video but I do not see any dust leaving the property line. Thanks, ACHD”
Video from March 15, 2024 at approx. 4:06 p.m.
Video from March 15, 2024 at approx. 4:06 p.m.
March 13, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 12:17 p.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H390883-031424)
Description: While I watched Riverside’s operations on camera a large cloud of dust was observed coming from near the mixer as can be seen in the camera evidence below. The dust cloud appears to be generated by emptying the dust collector near which is also cementitious material and admixture storage.
March 13, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 9:30 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H390739-031324)
Description: Smells like sweet plastic chemical smell, can smell inside my front room. Stinks of sweet chemical smell, also my air monitor is high when the smell occurs.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaint. Our permitting engineers have reviewed all the SDS sheets for their operations and have determined they did not require an operating permit based on the SDS sheets and their operations. ACHD representatives have conducted odor observations while observing the operations at the facility and have not gotten a sweet odor. Please explain what odor you are experiencing from the facility. Thank you, ACHD”
Resident Response: “It is a sweet chemical odor similar to the back channel of Neville Island. It is only on certain days usually when it is colder out like today. I am just concerned because I don't know what additives are in their mixture. The best way I could describe it is like a burning sweet plastic. Thank you for getting back with me on it.”
ACHD Response: “Thank you for getting back. We will continue to conduct odor observations in the area. Thanks, ACHD”
March 13, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 8:45 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive smoke emissions and odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H390727-031324)
Description: Sweet chemical smell. Smells really bad, and they are doing it towards the middle back of the lot.
Video from March 13, 2024 at approx. 8:45 a.m.
March 12, 2024
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 12:35 p.m.-12:50 p.m..
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H390882-031424)
Description: As I watched Riverside’s operations on camera I noticed several clouds of dust raised by trucks entering the site in the afternoon. In the camera evidence below are two examples where dust can be seen raised by trucks which crosses the fence line onto Pennsylvania Avenue.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaint. Based on the videos submitted, the dust is being raised from the public roadway cul-de-sac. We are currently working with the borough and the facilities in the area to establish a street sweeping agreement. The dust is raised from the road and then dissipates while on the facility property. I do not see any dust leaving Riverside property and going onto Pennsylvania Ave in these videos. Please continue to use GovQA if you see dust leaving the property line of the facility. We will continue to observe the facility. Thanks, ACHD”
March 11, 2024
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 11:15 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H390473-031124)
Description: Dust swirling in their lot going all through the air, and past their property line. I watched dust swirl inside their property, and go all through the air outside of the property line. They also have one side that is entirely dry with no sprinklers utilized at either side..
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for filing your complaint through GovQA. An ACHD representative has conducted compliance related activities. If the issue does not resolve please reach out again through GovQA. ACHD will continue to monitor Riverside. Thank you, ACHD”
Video from March 11, 2024 at approx. 11:15 a.m.
March 8, 2024
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 2:00 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H390380-030824)
Description: Dust coming in, and out of their lot I watched it come from their lot as well.. I watched dust leave their property via trucks coming out, and watched 6 trucks leave their upper gate within 5 minutes. Dust formed within their property line and continued out.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for using GovQA. The cul-de-sac shown in the video in between their facility and their truck garage property is public roadway. As stated prior, we are working with the facility and the borough to reach an agreement on the street sweeping. Please continue to use GovQA for any complaints. Thanks, ACHD”
Resident Response: “The dust goes from their one building to the other, I watched it leave their property.”
Video from March 8, 2024 at approx. 2:00 p.m.
March 7, 2024
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 12:05 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H390251-030724)
Description: Dust trailing their trucks in, and out of property. They have been in, and out all day. They have had dust trails coming to, and from their property line both ways.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for using GovQA to file your complaint. As previously stated, it is not the current responsibility of Riverside to sweep the public roadways. We are working with Riverside and the borough to come to an agreement. Please submit complaints if you see dust coming from the facility and leaving the property lines. Thanks, ACHD”
Video from March 7, 2024 at approx. 12:05 p.m.
March 4, 2024
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 12:00 p..m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H389874-030424)
Description: Huge dust trails trailing their vehicles in and out of property. I have been sneezing all morning. They have been flying in, and out trailing dust. My 1 year old has been sneezing all day as well. Riverside has dust trailing from their property line on both sides. They have not cleaned up their act or their property. Thank you
ACHD Response: “Thank you for using GovQA to file your complaint. As previously stated, it is not the current responsibility of Riverside to sweep the public roadways. We are working with Riverside and the borough to come to an agreement. Please submit complaints if you see dust coming from the facility and leaving the property lines. Thanks, ACHD”
Video from February 4, 2024 at approx. 12:00 p.m.
Video from February 4, 2024 at approx. 12:00 p.m.
March 1, 2024
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 11:15 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H389700-030124)
Description: Huge buildup of raw dust material on their belt pieces falling off at times. Dust buildup on belt they have had chunks flying off hitting the ground and busting up on the concrete lot.
February 29, 2024
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 9:55 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H389610-022924)
Description: Dust trailing trucks in the road. It is still going on, also dust trails in parking lot.
Video from February 29, 2024 at approx. 9:55 a.m.
February 27, 2024
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 7:25 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H389741-030124)
Description: As I watched Riverside Concrete’s operations on camera I noted several trucks raise dust clouds as they entered the industrial yard, sometimes mixed with other emissions, and much of the dust can be seen in the air above Riverside’s fence line, immediately entering the residential neighborhood. Dust can be seen being raised by trucks and other equipment operating on site during the morning hours in the two pieces of camera evidence below.
February 26, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 2:50 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H389245-022624)
Description: Huge dust clouds trailing riverside dump loads, watched the trucks leave their property as well. Watched 2 riverside dump trucks leave their property trailed by massive dust clouds, they also did not stop at the stop sign at the end of the street. Thank you
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for using GovQA to file your complaint. Like we discussed on the phone on 2/27, the borough will be working on public street sweeping agreements with the facilities in the area. The sweeping of public roadways currently falls to the boroughs. For the second half of your complaint, we can not enforce traffic laws. You will need to report those issues to the Coraopolis police. Thanks, ACHD”
VIdeo from February 26, 2024 at approx. 2:50 p.m.
February 26, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:45 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H389198-022624)
Description: Dust clouds trailing trucks, so much you can't see street. Trucks in and out constantly trailed by huge dust clouds. Thank you.
Video from February 26, 2024 at approx. 10:45 a.m.
February 21, 2024
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 6:30 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H388782-022124)
Description: Strong chemical smell, and diesel smell from their factory. Idling trucks as well
Video from February 21, 2024 at approx. 6:30 a.m.
Video from February 21, 2024 at approx. 6:30 a.m.
February 20, 2024
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 5:40 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H388580-022024)
Description: Huge dust pumes coming from their stack, can literally see their residue falling from open stack. They have been dropping cement dust from the open stack onto the ground, it is creating huge pumes of dust.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaint. Based on the video submitted, that appears to be steam. Additionally, we can not evaluate visible emissions at night, with a light source behind the emission. Please continue to use GovQA if you have any issues in the future that we have the regulatory authority to address. Thanks, ACHD”
Video from February 20, 2024 at approx. 5:40 a.m.
February 16, 2024
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 6:30 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive industrial odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H388440-021624)
Description: Riverside has about 8 trucks running in front of my house. The smell is so strong I can smell it inside.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaint. Before the trucks can be used, they must complete a pre-trip inspection required by the DOT Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to ensure the trucks are working well and safe to be on the road. This will take time in the morning, especially on days that are colder and the engine needs time to warm up. We will continue to monitor the situation at Riverside. As discussed before, ACHD representatives are meeting with the borough on 2/22 to discuss the dust on the public roadways. Please continue to use GovQA if you have any complaints that we have the regulatory authority to address. Thank you, ACHD”
February 15, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:45 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H388412-021524)
Description: Huge dust clouds in air in and out of their property. Huge dust clouds in and out of their property, and where their trucks pull out.
Video from February 15, 2024 at approx. 1:45 p.m.
February 15, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:45 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete site, 865 2nd Avenue
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H388410-021524)
Description: Huge dust clouds in and leaving their lot. Huge dust clouds all over.
Video from February 15, 2024 at approx. 1:45 p.m.
February 15, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:00 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H388369-021524)
Description: Large buildup of dust on their open belt, and door open with nobody inside. Large buildup on open belt, while running.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for using GovQA to submit your recent complaints in regard to the materials on the belt. If you have photos of dust being created AND leaving the property line from these buildups please submit those. We cannot regulate how they wish to operate their facility and that includes leaving materials on their conveyor belt unless we witness fugitive dust emissions being created. Upon our observation on 2/13, the material on the belt was present but there was no dust seen coming from those piles. Please use GovQA for complaints that we have the regulatory authority to address. Thanks, ACHD”
February 14, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:20 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H388294-021424)
Description: Dust clouds all in the air behind, and after their trucks. They have been tracking dust in, and out all day there are no sprinklers on either.
Video from February 14, 2024 at approx. 1:20 p.m.
Video from February 14, 2024 at approx 1:20 p.m.
February 14, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 11:55 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H388537-021724)
Description: As I watched Riverside Concrete’s operations on camera I noted dust raised by a truck arriving on site around 11:55 a.m. Dust can be seen in the air above Pennsylvania Ave., leaving the facilities property line, blowing toward residences across the street in the camera evidence below.
February 13, 2024 - Complaint #5
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 2:12 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H388202-021324)
Description: Dust all over the place all through the air. Crazy amount of dust all through the air in our street and in our yards. Coming from their plant, and stack.
Video from February 13, 2024 at approx 2:12 p.m.
February 13, 2024 - Complaint #4
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 2:10 p.m..
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H388536-021724)
Description: When watching Riverside Concrete’s operations I noted what appeared to be dust raised near the base of the mixer and one of the cement trucks. The dust can be seen in the air above the site in the camera evidence below. Is this cement dust and if so how does this particulate matter affect residents? If this is not cement dust what might these emissions be?
February 13, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:54 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H388200-021324)
Description: They are blazing in and out, and the dust is a product of their business, and operation. This is riverside/ Bryan's pollution, and they don't care.
Video from February 13, 2024 at approx. 1:54 p.m.
February 13, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:30 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H388195-021324)
Description: Huge buildup on belt that has grown. Just adding an additional shot of their buildup on open belt.
February 13, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 6:30 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive idling of trucks at Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H388095-021224)
Description: Multiple trucks idling before 7
February 12, 2024
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:30 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H388095-021224)
Description: Huge dust cloud, behind speeding trucks. I have spoken with 2 people at the borough one was named Pam, they told me that there is nothing they can do because of zoning, and that I should contact the health dept. I will keep sending in reports, thank you.
Video from February 12, 2024 at approx. 1:30 p.m.
February 11, 2024
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 12:15 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H387307-020224)
Description: Huge concrete dust buildup on their open uncontacted stack. Giant buildup of concrete residue on their open conveyer belt has grown to triple the size from weeks ago.
February 7, 2024
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 6:15 a.m. - 6:25 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive Industrial emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H387980-020924)
Description: When watching Riverside Concrete and Supply operations on camera I noted what seemed to be dust emissions raised near the mixer as a truck was idling in front of the equipment. The emissions from this process can be seen separately from the emissions produced by the idling truck in the foreground in the camera evidence below.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaint. Based on your video, that does appear to be steam based on how it is dispersing. Dust would continue to travel and would not disperse in the way it does in this video. Additionally, visible emission readings can not be taken in the dark with the lights behind the emission. The facility heats the aggregate bins on colder days which can produce steam. We will continue to observe the facility. Please continue to use GovQA for issues that we have the regulatory authority to address. Thanks, ACHD”
February 5, 2024
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 7:33 a.m. - 7:36 a.m.
Observation: On camera across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H387979-020924)
Description: As I watched the Riverside Concrete and Supply site on camera I noted a cloud of what appears to be dust emissions raised near the cement truck next to the mixer where steam is not typically produced. Emissions can be seen in the air above the site for several minutes in the camera evidence below.
ACHD Reponse: “Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaint. Based on your video, that does appear to be steam. The facility heats the aggregate bins on colder days which can produce steam. We will continue to observe the facility. Please continue to use GovQA for issues that we have the regulatory authority to address. Thanks, ACHD”
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February 2, 2024
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 4:30 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H387307-020224)
Description: Thick concrete buildup trail leading the whole way up main street. Thank you for continuing to back us up.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaints. Please reach out to the borough to address the public street sweeping. Please continue to use GovQA for your air quality complaints. Thanks, ACHD”
Video from February 2, 2024 at approx. 4:30 p.m.
February 1, 2024 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 12:20 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H387170-020124)
Description: Huge gigantic dust clouds leaving their property line. Trucks flying, and dust all through the air. I think they should be cited, they clearly do not care about the neighborhood or environment. They have had multiple warnings, and months to clean it up, and haven't. They are in violation of article XXI for dust trespass. I will continue to send in complaints thank you.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaint. You should continue to pursue the street cleaning issue with the borough as well as the speed limits. We do not regulate the speed of the trucks on public roadways. We can not issue citations if we do not observe violations of Article XXI. Please continue to use GovQA for issues that we have regulatory authority to address. Thank you, ACHD”
Video from Febryary 1, 2024 at approx. 12:20 p.m.
February 1, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Cecilia Muzika-Minteer
Time of Day: 12:00 p.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive Industrial odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H387241-020224)
Description: While outside Riverside Concrete along Pennsylvania Avenue from 12:00 p.m. to 12:15 p.m. today I noticed a dusty heaviness to the air and could smell diesel exhaust and a mixture of other industrial smells. I noted about half a dozen trucks idling along the fence line and several other trucks idling in line to both be filled and enter the large structure along the road which may have contributed to the odor.
ACHD Response: “Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaint. We will continue to observe the facility. Next week, ACHD representatives are meeting with the borough to discuss the issue. Please continue to use GovQA for issues that we have the regulatory authority to address. Thanks, ACHD”
February 1, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 9:20 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H387146-020124)
Description: Huge cement buildup on running open stack, pieces fall off dust flies. Huge buildup on open stack, pieces fall hitting the ground, and dust flies.
Video from February 1, 2024 at approx. 9:20 a.m.
January 30, 2024
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 8:30 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive truck idling on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H386927-013024)
Description: They have been idling their truck. *** FROM THE DEP ***
They have been idling their truck for an hour straight they turned some of their lights off when I started taking photos. They start idling around 5 and 6am.
January 25, 2024
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:00 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Industrial chemical odor from site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H386536-012524)
Description: In front room. Smells like a sweet plastic burning. The smell is so strong it's unbearable. My neighbors smell it as well. In article 21 it discusses strong odors, and riverside is in violation of such. Thank you for your help. My monitor is the one in the red.
ACHD Response: …Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaint. ACHD representatives visited the facility on 1/25 to observe and speak with Riverside. During observation, no odor was detected at or around the facility. The odor you experienced will continue to be investigated in the area but may not be coming from Riverside as the surrounding area is also industrial. Please continue to use GovQA for any complaints you may have in the future.
Thank you,
ACHD
January 24, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 12:20 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Industrial chemical odor from site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H386400-012424)
Description: In my backyard, and inside my house. Smells like a sweet plastic burning. I can still smell it, and it is horrible. Thank you for looking into this.
January 24, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 7:15 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust emissions and industrial odor from site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H386322-012424)
Description: Strong nauseating chemical smell. Their trucks have been flying in and out since 6AM, their stack is emitting large smoke clouds which I can smell in my living room. My neighbor, and I also contacted the borough about trucks speeding, and they have yet to get back to us. They have already had 2 pump trucks in and out this morning. Sorry to bother you guys, this is just hard to live by. Thank you for your continued support. Door has been cracked all morning. The trucks have also been idling since around 6AM.
Video from January 24, 2024 at approx. 7:15 a.m.
Video from January 24, 2024 at approx. 7:15 a.m.
January, 23, 2024
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 11:30 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Smoke emissions and industrial odor from site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H386255-012324)
Description: Strong chemical smell and Gray smoke. Was outside, and saw 2 of their workers take off running to the side by the apartments. They were yelling about a spill. There were 2 trucks end to end. I smelled a strong chemical smell, and saw Gray smoke.
ACHD Response: “…Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaint. In your video, that appears to be steam, not smoke. We will continue to monitor Riverside. Please continue to use GovQA if you feel there are complaints that we have the regulatory authority to address.
Thank you, ACHD”
Video from January 23, 2024 at approx. 11:30 a.m.
January 22, 2024
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 7:04 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Smoke emissions and industrial odor from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H386011-01222)
Description: Huge smoke fumes coming from their trucks, smells like diesel, and chemicals. So strong I can smell it in my front room. It is also crossing the fence line, thank you for your continued support on this.
Video from January 22, 2024 at approx. 7:04 a.m.
January 15, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 12:24 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H385492-011524)
Description: The top of their stack is spewing concrete fumes into the open air. The top of their stack is still spewing concrete fumes, and door is open with nobody inside.
ACHD Response: “...Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaint. We will be addressing this issue with Riverside and we will continue to monitor the facility. Please continue to use GovQA for issues that we have the regulatory authority to address.
Thanks, ACHD”
Video from January 15, 2024 at approx. 12:24 p.m.
January 15, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 11:45 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H385454-011224)
Description: Door has been open for hours, nobody inside, smoke coming out
January 12, 2024 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 3:10 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H385454-011224)
Description: Thick dust leaving their property line. Saw thick giant clouds of dust leaving riversides property line, even got a video of one of them.
ACHD Response: …Based on your video sent in, that could be steam because of the outdoor temperatures. We would have to be there to witness and make that determination. We will continue to observe Riverside. Thank you for using GovQA to file your complaint.
Video from January 12, 2024 at approx. 3:10 p.m.
Video from January 12, 2024 at approx. 3:10 p.m.
January 12, 2024 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 2:35 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H385345-011124)
Description: Dust flying from their property line over their fence towards my house. Lots of dust flying in the wind from their factory over taking property line. ( My neighbor has also spoke with borough offices about the matter who refuse to address it) thank you for your help on this matter.
ACHD Response: …thank you for using GovQA, ACHD received and reviewed your complaint dated 01/11/24, H385345-011124. Your four (4) attachments have been reviewed for visible and fugitive emissions, reminder, night shots with background lights are not acceptable, even if it’s read in person, it wouldn’t be accepted. ACHD representatives will continue to monitor the facility at Riverside, though, ACHD Air Quality can only monitor and enforce the regulations in Article XXI. Please do not add additional attachments to an existing complaint, please open a new GovQA complaint. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.
Video from January 12, 2024 in the early morning
Video from January, 12, 2024 at approx. 2:35 p.m.
January 8, 2024
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 7:45 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H384936-010824)
Description: Dust coming from their trucks, and their stack. Their stack has been emitting large amounts of dust from both sides, trucks also flying in and out.
ACHD Response: Thank you for using GovQA to submit your complaint H384936-010824. Your complaint and attachments have been reviewed. If you see the visible fugitive emissions leaving the property line, please file another complaint. Additionally, have you contacted Coraopolis Borough about the speeding and dust on the public roadways? They are the ones to regulate the street sweeping and the speed limit outside of the facility. Please let us know if you have any questions. We will continue to monitor Riverside.
Video from January 8, 2024 at approx. 7:45 a.m.
Video from January 8, 2024 at approx. 7:45 a.m.
Video from Janaury 8, 2024 at approx. 7:45 a.m.
Video from January 8, 2024 at approx. 7:45 a.m.
January 5, 2024
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: Ongoing
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H384832-010524)
Description: Them speeding in, and out running 5 pumper trucks total, dust behind trucks. They have been speeding in, and out. Dust clouds trailing trucks, 5 pumper trucks, and counting. And dust from stack. Thank you guys for having my back. You guys have been a huge help.
Video from January 5, 2024 in the morning
Video from January 5, 2024 in the morning
Video from January 5, 2024 in the morning
Video from January 5, 2024 in the morning
January 2, 2024
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 6:30 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H384309-010224)
Description: Looked out my front door to see huge smog clouds in the air some of it crossing fence line, it came from riverside pumper truck. It was all in the air when they started their pump truck, some of it even crossed the fence line.
Video from January 2, 2024 at approx. 6:30 a.m.
Video from January 2, 2024 at approx. 6:30 a.m.
December 29, 2023
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:20 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H384173-122823)
Description: Trucks going like 50 in and out all morning dust behind them as well. They have been flying in and out since 6am dust behind trucks as well. Thank you for continuing to back us up.
Video from December 29, 2023 at approx. 10:20 a.m.
VIdeo from December 29, 2023 at approx. 10:20 a.m.
December 27, 2023
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 11:00 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H384106-122723)
Description: Huge clouds coming from them unhooking pumper truck I tried to get videos but didn't get the shot in time. They also walked out of the door 30 minutes ago, and have left it open since. Thank you for your support.
December 26, 2023
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 11:00 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H384030-122623)
Description: Dust in air on side by apartments and door open
ACHD Response: “Colin, thank you for using GovQA, ACHD received and reviewed your complaint dated 12/26/23, H384030-122623. We’ve spoke with Bryan Materials group, and we’ve discussed the door issue with them, and it has been addressed in follow-up and previous complaints. The door is an entrance and exit door for normal routine checks and maintenance, the door will never be closed when someone is inside for safety reasons, ACHD does not regulate how the door is operated by the facility. ACHD Air Quality can only monitor and enforce the regulations in Article XXI as if the Riverside facility had an ACHD Air Permit. Please let us know if you have any questions, ACHD representatives will continue to monitor the facility at Riverside. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”
December 21, 2023 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:00 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H383859-122123)
Description: Big clouds of dust in air, and behind their trucks. They have been flying out both sides blazing speeds. Also door has been open all day. They're not even working on it.
ACHD Response: “Colin, thank you for using GovQA, ACHD received and reviewed your complaint dated 12/21/23, H383859-122123. As discussed, ACHD can only monitor and enforce the regulations in Article XXI, your attachment has been reviewed, the door is an entrance and exit door for normal routine checks and maintenance, the door will never be closed when someone is inside. Have you or has anyone else reached out or got any feedback from the municipality of Coraopolis regarding vehicle speed or regarding street sweeping responsibilities outside the Riverside property? Again, ACHD Air Quality can only monitor and enforce the regulations in Article XXI as if they had an ACHD Air Permit. Please let us know if have any questions, ACHD representatives will continue to monitor the facility at Riverside. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”
Resident Response: “I watched them walk out the door and down the ladder, and it remained open almost all day the past three days. Thank you for continuing to help us out ”
Video from December 21, 2023 at approx. 10:00 a.m.
December 21, 2023 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Bob Kricos
Time of Day: 6:00 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Excessive dust emissions from Riverside Concrete
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H383817-122123)
Description: Door left open. If they are working on part of the plant how are they still running trucks through the plant without the stack working.
ACHD Response: “Robert, thank you for using GovQA, ACHD received and reviewed your complaint dated 12/21/23, H383817-122123. As discussed, ACHD can only monitor and enforce the regulations in Article XXI, your attachment has been reviewed, the food is an entrance and exit door for normal routine checks and maintenance, the door will never be closed when someone is inside. Have you or has anyone else reached out or got any feedback from the municipality of Coraopolis regarding vehicle speed or regarding street sweeping responsibilities outside the Riverside property? Again, ACHD Air Quality can only monitor and enforce the regulations in Article XXI as if they had an ACHD Air Permit. Please let us know if you have any questions. ACHD representatives will continue to monitor the facility at Riverside. Thank you again for using GovQA. ACHD Air Quality. JRB
(1 attachment)
December 21, 2023 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Bob Kricos
Time of Day: 5:00 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Diesel odor complaint
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H383827-122123)
Description: 1. 12/07/2023, 5:56 a.m., 2. 12/08/2023, 5:59 a.m. 1. Cement trucks left to idle in front of my residence for hours it’s not just cement trucks dump truck front loaders and semi trucks the exhaust smell is so strong… (have Bob send rest of complaint)
ACHD Response: “Robert, thank you for using GovQA, we received and reviewed your complaint dated December 21, 2023, we understand your frustration, though ACHD can only monitor and enforce the regulations in Article XXI. We spoke with Bryan Materials again this morning regarding the question of excessive idling at the Riverside facility and we’ve been stressing the issue, though we have limited ability to enforce. Have you or has anyone else reached out or got any feedback from the municipality of Coraopolis regarding noise, facility start time, vehicles starting and running up and down the streets outside the Riverside property? Nuisance complaints, noise etc. is an issue that should be addressed with the local municipality and code enforcement. Again, ACHD Air Quality can only monitor and enforce the regulations in Article XXI as if they had an ACHD Air Permit. Please let us know if you have any questions. AHCD representatives will continue to monitor the facility at Riverside. Thank you again for using GovQA. ACHD Air Quality.”
(2 attachments)
December 20, 2023 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Bob Kricos
Time of Day: 6:00 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Heavy industrial odor complaint
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H383773-122023)
Description: Smell is strong. Door is open they are running cement trucks loading them all morning and day trucks left to idle while being cleaned in front of residence.
ACHD Response: “Robert, thank you for using GovQA, ACHD received and reviewed your complaint dated 12/20/23, H383773-122023. We’ve spoke with Bryan Materials and the door has been addressed in follow-up and previous complaints. the door is an entrance and exit door for normal routine checks and maintenance, the door will never be closed when someone is inside for safety reasons. Please let us know if you have any questions. ACHD representatives will continue to monitor the facility at Riverside, we were there this morning doing a follow-up. Thank you again for using GovQA. ACHD Air Quality.”
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December 20, 2023 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Bob Kricos
Time of Day: 6:00 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Diesel odor complaint
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H383689-122023)
Description: Trucks left to idle for long periods of time through out day 6 days a weeks… (have Bob send full complaint)... going to do the childrens is there any direct from long term diesel exhaust exposure
ACHD Response: “Robert, thank you for using GovQA, ACHD received and reviewed your complaint dated 12/20/23, H383689-122023. We’ve spoken with Bryan Materials Riverside again this morning regarding the question of excessive idling and this has been addressed in follow-up and previous complaints. Please, let us know if you have any questions. ACHD representatives will continue to monitor the facility at Riverside, we were there this morning doing a follow-up. Thank you again for using GovQA. ACHD Air Quality.”
(?? attachments)
December 18, 2023 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 11:19 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site and excessive noise
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H383538-121823)
Description: Big clouds of dust in air, and behind their trucks. Door open with dust coming out, also trucks flying in and out both sides. Thank you for helping me out.
ACHD Response: “Colin, thank you for using GovQA, we received your complaints dated 12/18/23 for the hours of 09:15 thru 11:20 hrs., H383521-121823, and H383538-121823. I spoke with the Bryan Materials group at Riverside prior to your first complaint, they called in a self-report that required maintenance. The door that continues to be in question, can remain open while they are in during their normal checks or during maintenance, that is an entrance and exit door. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”
December 18, 2023 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 9:15 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site and excessive noise
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H383521-121823)
Description: Dust coming from door also trucks speeding. Door open also saw dust pouring out before I could get the shot. They have also been speeding.
ACHD Response: “Colin, thank you for using GovQA, we received your complaints dated 12/18/23 for the hours of 09:15 thru 11:20 hrs., H383521-121823, and H383538-121823. I spoke with the Bryan Materials group at Riverside prior to your first complaint, they called in a self-report that required maintenance. The door that continues to be in question, can remain open while they are in during their normal checks or during maintenance, that is an entrance and exit door. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”
December 15, 2023 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:45 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site and excessive noise
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H383428-121523)
Description: Big clouds of dust in air, and behind their trucks. Them speeding. They have been flying in and out all day.
ACHD Response: “Colin, thank you for using GovQA, we received your complaint dated 12/15/23, H383428-121523. As discussed, the door can remain open during their normal checks or while they conduct maintenance. Has anyone reached out or got any feedback from the municipality of Coraopolis regarding noise, start time, vehicles running up and down the street outside the Riverside property? As anyone approached the municipality regarding street sweeping responsibilities outside the Riverside property. ACHD can only monitor and enforce the regulations in Article XXI, your attachments have been reviewed, please let us know if have any questions. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.”
Video from December 15, 2023 at approx. 1:45 p.m.
Video from December 15, 2023 at approx. 1:45 p.m.
December 15, 2023 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:30 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site and excessive noise
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H383409-121523)
Description: Smoke and dust coming from their stack if you look to the side of it in video there is dark smoke emitting from side of stack. In video to the side of stack dark smoke can be seen also constant smoke at top their trucks have been flying in and out all day as well thank you.
Video from December 15, 2023 at approx. 10:30 a.m.
December 7, 2023 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 2:00 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site and excessive noise
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H382811-120723)
Description: Their trucks flying in and out with huge clouds of dust. Was wondering if they could be cited for not following regulations. Thanks again for backing me up. They have also utilized no sprinklers all day
Video from December 7, 2023 at approx. 2:00 p.m.
Video from December 7, 2023 at approx. 2:00 p.m.
December 7, 2023 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Bob Kricos
Time of Day: 5:56 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Vehicle Idling
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H382889-120823)
Description: Cement trucks left to idle in front of my residence for hours it’s not just cement trucks, dump trucks, front loader, and semi trucks. The exhaust smell is so strong
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December 5, 2023 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Bob Kricos
Time of Day: 5:30 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Heavy Industrial Odor
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H382561-120523)
Description: Smell is very strong exhaust and something else. The smell is strong and trucks have been idling for over an hour in front of the residence.
(4 video attachments)
December 5, 2023 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 7:15 a.m. -11:20 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site and excessive noise
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H382291-113023)
Description: They've been flying out upper end all morning. Smoke coming from their stack, thank you guys for helping me. Top of their stack emitting dust
Video from December 5, 2023 at approx. 7:15 a.m.
Video from December 5, 2023 at approx. 7:15 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.
Video from December 5, 2023 at approx. 7:15 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.
December 1, 2023
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 5:50 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site and excessive noise
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H382291-113023)
Description: This morning and earlier today
Video from December 1, 2023 at approx. 5:50 a.m.
Video from December 1, 2023 at approx. 5:50 a.m.
November 30, 2023 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site and excessive noise
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H382291-113023)
Description: Dust trailing their trucks. Some shots of their trucks speeding with some dust ( just keeping you guys posted) thank you for your help. I know this isn't air quality, but my dad saw them cleaning their truck out in the middle of the street outside of a locked gate, this goes directly into our waterways and sewer.
Video from November, 30, 2023 at approx. 12:00 p.m.
Video from November 30, 2023 from approx. 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Video from November 30, 2023 from approx. 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
November 30, 2023 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 7:00 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site and excessive noise
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H382129-112923)
Description: Dust coming from factory from trucks. Early this morning and Another shot
Video from November 30, 2023 at approx. 7:00 a.m.
Video from November 30, 2023 at approx. 7:00 a.m.
Video from November 30, 2023 at approx. 7:00 a.m.
November 30, 2023 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Bob Kricos
Time of Day: 7:00 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Heavy Industrial odor
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H382242-113023)
Description: The smell is very strong; rotten eggs, sulfur
(2 video attachments)
November 29, 2023
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 8:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site and excessive noise
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H382129-112923)
Description: Dust coming from factory from trucks. Trucks flying in and out, and dust coming from factory as well. Dust and fumes from stack.
Video from November 29, 2023 from approx. 8:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Video from November 29, 2023 from approx. 8:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Video from November 29, 2023 from approx. 8:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
November 28, 2023
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 9:00 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site and excessive noise
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H381418-111823)
Description: Took this a little bit ago, it's been like that all day.
Video from November 28, 2023 at approx. 9:00 a.m.
Video from November 28, 2023 at approx. 9:00 a.m.
November 22, 2023
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:00 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site and excessive noise
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H381418-111823)
Description: A shot from today
Video from November 22, 2023 at approx. 1:00 p.m.
November 21, 2023
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 11:40 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site and excessive noise
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H381418-111823)
Description: The fumes have been coming off that area for like 10 minutes, and it's letting off a weird chemical smell like the plant on Neville island
Video from November 21, 2023 at approx. 11:40 a.m.
November 20, 2023 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 3:30 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site and excessive noise
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H381418-111823)
Description: Some of their dust coming off one of their trucks
Video from November 20, 2023 at approx. 3:30 p.m.
November 20, 2023 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Bob Krincos
Time of Day: 5:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Heavy Industrial Odor
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H381474-112023)
Description: 2 hours of idling noise vibration in front of house then they beat on trucks directly in front of my house for about an hour. The smell, noise and vibration has started to affect my nerves it put me into fight of flight and since this is where my family lives, what am I supposed to do I can’t retreat to my house and hide from smell, noise, and vibration.
November 18, 2023
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:00 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site and excessive noise
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H381418-111823)
Description: Dust in the air, thick clouds of diesel fumes, and smoke. Posting photo of door open, missed some shots of giant dust pumps. Posting on here instead of old thread.
November 16, 2023
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 2:20 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site and excessive noise
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H381297-111623)
Description: Big clouds of dust in air, and behind their trucks. Thank you guys for all you have done, just keeping you posted on their activities.
Video from November 16, 2023 at approx. 2:20 p.m.
Video from November 16, 2023 at approx. 2:20 p.m.
November 14, 2023
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 2:55 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site and excessive noise
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H380127-110123)
Description: Just now.
Video from November 14, 2023 at approx. 2:55 p.m.
November 13, 2023
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:20 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site and excessive noise
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H380127-110123)
Description: I took these shots today, lots of dust rising from one of their dump trucks, and one of their trucks blazing past a stop sign with some dust. One of their trucks trailed by dust. Just now.
Video from November 13, 2023 at approx. 10:20 a.m.
Video from November 13, 2023 between approx. 10:20 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Video from November 13, 2023 between approx. 10:20 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Video from November 13, 2023 between approx. 10:20 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Video from November 13, 2023 at approx. 2:00 p.m.
November 9, 2023 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:30 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site and excessive noise
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H380127-110123)
Description: Took these a few minutes ago
Video from November 9, 2023 at approx. 1:30 p.m.
Video from November 9, 2023 at approx. 1:30 p.m.
Video from November 9, 2023 at approx. 1:30 p.m.
November 9, 2023 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Bob Kricos
Time of Day: 5:05 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Heavy Industrial odor
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H380772-110923)
Description: The 2 trucks directly in front of my house were started at 5:00 a.m. One ran little over an hour the other about 2 hours and were then shut off. What is the reasons for starting and running trucks just in front of my residence so long just to turn off?
(20+ video and 1+ image attachments)
November 8, 2023
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 9:40 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site and excessive noise
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H380127-110123)
Description: They opened the door back up, and have a giant truck pumping
November 7, 2023 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 2:40 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site and excessive noise
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H380127-110123)
Description: Got these 2 shots today with dust in them. Also caught one of their trucks speeding past 5mph again, and I caught them dumping their concrete residue and water at gate. ( I know you guys just do air, just wanted to add it.) Thank you for your help.
Video from November 7, 2023 at approx. 2:40 p.m.
Video from November 7, 2023 at approx. 2:40 p.m.
Video from November 7, 2023 at approx. 2:40 p.m,
November 7, 2023 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Bob Kricos
Time of Day: 5:30 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Heavy Industrial odor and noise
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H380584-110723)
Description: Trucks started in front of my house. Trucks left to idle before they load cement. Exhaust fumes, noise, and vibration.
November 6, 2023 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:00 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site and excessive noise
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H380127-110123)
Description: Filmed them at the high side flying past the 5 mph followed by a huge dust cloud
Video from November 6, 2023 at approx. 1:00 p.m.
Video from November 6, 2023 at approx. 1:00 p.m.
November 6, 2023 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Bob Kricos
Time of Day: 10:00 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Heavy industrial odor and excessive noise
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H381265-111623)
Description: Tip or Complaint: Noise and vibration along with cement dust covers my house and vehicles and everything else outside
(?? attachments)
November 6, 2023 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Bob Kricos
Time of Day: 5:00 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Heavy industrial odor and excessive noise
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H380444-110623)
Description: Trucks left to idle. Some of them started at 5 a.m. along with pneumatic pump trucks that makes noise, vibration and exhaust fumes.
(4 video and 2 image attachments)
November 3, 2023 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:20 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site and excessive noise
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H380127-110123)
Description: Got shots of dust clouds at lower entrance today. No sprinklers on either side, and a truck flying past the 5 mph signs.
Video from November 3, 2023 at approx. 1:20 p.m.
Video from November 3, 2023 at approx. 1:20 p.m.
Video from November 3, 2023 at approx. 1:20 p.m.
Video from November 3, 2023 at approx. 1:20 p.m.
November 3, 2023 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Bob Kricos
Time of Day: 6:15 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Heavy dust emissions
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H380309-110323)
Description: Dust clouds being expelled into neighborhood. Dust from pump trucks.
(2 video attachments)
November 3, 2023 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Bob Kricos
Time of Day: 5:00 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Heavy industrial odor and noise
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H380308-110323)
Description: Lots of diesels left to idle for hours in front of house. About 20 diesel engines left to idle for hours in front of the house.
(2 video and 1 image attachments)
November 1, 2023
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:18 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site and excessive noise
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H380127-110123)
Description: Loud humming vibrating house shaking noise, and cement dust spraying out of stack.
Video from November 1, 2023 at approx. 1:18 p.m.
Video from November 1, 2023 at approx. 1:18 p.m.
October 26, 2023
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 2:45 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site and welding emissions
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H378708-101323)
Description: Them behind the stack cutting into with welding gear
October 25, 2023
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:20 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H378708-101323)
Description: Got this shot just now
Video from October 25, 2023 from approx. 1:20 p.m.
October 23, 2023 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H378708-101323)
Description: Got huge dust clouds on video, also a truck flying with dust. Also watched 2 of their trucks blazing past the 5mph signs. Thank you both for continuing to respond, and help us with this issue, it will be a long process, but we will have success.
Video from October 23, 2023 between approx. 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Video from October 23, 2023 between approx. 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
October 23, 2023 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Bob Kricos
Time of Day: 6:45 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H379350-102323 or H379312-102123)
Description: Door still open is that the dust collector that is left open all the time how does it work with door open you can see stuff come out the door when they load up it is hard to take at the right time you can definitely see in person.
(2 image attachments)
October 21, 2023
Reported by: Bob Kricos
Time of Day: 6:55 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site and smoke emissions observed
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H379312-102123 or H378990-101923)
Description: Whitie-ish clouds. Door still open with smoke coming out and when they fill trucks it makes large clouds is that the dust collector that door has been open since that reopened plant old plant door was never open.
(1 video attachment)
October 20, 2023
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:00 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H378708-101323)
Description: Got another shot of the door cracked again today.
October 19, 2023
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 2:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H378708-101323)
Description: They opened the door back up since yesterday. They've been reving their machines, and letting diesel fumes fly everywhere. Just adding a few more shots they cracked the door again. Some shots of them at 2:30 AM on October 19th. They let their trucks idle for 30 minutes with no mixers going. You guys have been a huge help thank you once again.
October 18, 2023
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:00 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H378708-101323)
Description: Got a video of them running a four way stop, and huge pumes of dust behind truck. Also got a shot of no sprinklers running, and dust clouds in the air. Thank you both for your help.
Video from October 18, 2024 at approx. 1:00 p.m.
Video from October 18, 2024 at approx. 1:00 p.m.
October 17, 2023 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:45 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H378708-101323)
Description: Took these about 30 minutes ago. I also took a photo earlier of their stack open with a dust cloud next to it. They have been in, and out all day, also missed a photo of a massive dust cloud earlier today
October 17, 2023 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Bob Kricos
Time of Day: 7 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H378990-101923 or H378898-101723)
Description: Door is still open with dust still streaming out of it. What is coming out of the door?
(7 attachments - 5 images, 2 videos)
October 16, 2023 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:30 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H378708-101323)
Description: Them blazing past the 5mph sign followed by a trail of straight dust.
Video from October 16, 2023 at approx. 1:30 p.m.
October 16, 2023 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Bob Kricos
Time of Day: 6:00 a.m.- Ongoing
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H378898-101723 or H378816-101623)
Description: Door is open I think what ever that does is broken they were out at 5 a.m. working on it I don’t think it’s fixed didnt slow them down any.
(8 attachments – 2 images, 6 videos)
October 13, 2023 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Bob Kricos
Time of Day: 12:00 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H378660-101323 or H378729-101323)
Description: Large dust clouds. These trucks come in and out all day, this happens many time a day.
(1 video attachment)
October 13, 2023 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 11:30 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H378708-101323)
Description: Dust all through the air, strong diesel odor, and thick clouds of smog, and dust. They have done nothing to stop their pollution, they speed down both sides of the street, and the sprinklers are still not on.
Video from October 13, 2023 at approx. 11:30 a.m.
Video from October 13, 2023 at approx. 11:30 a.m.
October 13, 2023 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Bob Kricos
Time of Day: 6:00 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H378565-101223)
Description: Dust clouds
(5 video attachments)
October 11, 2023
Reported by: Bob Kricos
Time of Day: 5:46 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H378459-101123)
Description: Large dust clouds over house coming from cement plant. The noise and vibration was worse today and they left a truck in front of my house and made beeping back up noise for about an hour that has never happened before. I take it as retaliation for me reporting them. The clouds coming out of the top of the stack now are huge
(9 video attachments)
October 10, 2023
Reported by: Bob Kricos
Time of Day: 5:50 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H378254-101023)
Description: Large dust clouds they are not using cover to load cement. it is getting worse. It is hard to get footage with the lights facing me. In person you can see the large clouds of dust floating out of the plant into our neighborhood they never run sprinklers and don’t think they would help any way most that does is wash everything into the storm drain I can send pictures of drain clogged with debris and gray wash from the plant.
(2 video attachments)
October 7, 2023
Reported by: Bob Kricos
Time of Day: 6:30 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H378213-100723)
Description: Large plumes coming from cement plant. Wind is blowing directly at my house that was just pressure washed. My phone camera is not the best it is hard to capture the large dust clouds they move fast and the camera doesn’t pick up the large fine dust clouds you can see with your eyes.
(8 video attachments)
October 5, 2023
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 2:00 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H377180-092623)
Description: No sprinklers all day
October 4, 2023
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:40 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H377180-092623)
Description: Their stack emitting dust plumes. One of their trucks going faster than posted with dust
Video from October 4, 2023 at approx. 1:40 p.m.
Video from October 2, 2023 at approx. 1:40 p.m.
Video from October 4, 2023 at approx. 1:40 p.m.
October 3, 2023 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 12:40 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H377180-092623)
Description: Them just now
October 3, 2023 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Bob Kricos
Time of Day: 6:45 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site and dust coating residential spaces
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H377733-100323)
Description: Dust coming from an open door in a stack smoke streams from it and is right in front of my house. I would like to know what is coming out of the open door with the fan blowing in. Is there anything dangerous in cement dust? How much cement dust is permitted by the health department? What level of cement dust is dangerous to health and public since the dust coats everything in the neighborhood and gets into the house?
(1 video attachment)
October 2, 2023
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:30 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H377180-092623)
Description: They have filled the side by the apartments with their dust today literally 20 foot wide clouds
Video from October 2, 2023 at approx. 10:30 a.m.
September 29, 2023
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 12:00 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H377180-092623)
Description: Their stack. They have no sprinklers on as usual
Video from September 29, 2024 at approx. 12:00 p.m.
September 28, 2023
Reported by: Bob Kricos
Time of Day: 7:00 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site and dust coating residential spaces
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H377349-092823)
Description: Large dust clouds. Sprinklers never on it’s getting worse they have increased the amount in the last few days.
(4 video attachments)
September 27, 2023 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:15 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H377180-092623)
Description: Their stack emitting dust this morning. They have no sprinklers on
Video from September 27, 2023 at approx. 10:15 a.m.
Video from September 27, 2024 at approx. 10:15 a.m.
September 27, 2023 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Bob Kricos
Time of Day: 5:50 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site and dust coating residential spaces
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H377212-092723)
Description: Dust coming from cement plant, large clouds of cement coming from trucks. It’s getting worse by the day they got heavy equipment.
(2 video attachments)
September 26, 2023
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 2:30 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H377180-092623)
Description: Big plumes of dust right in front of their middle of their factory strong smells of diesel fumes as well
September 25, 2023
Reported by: Bob Kricos
Time of Day: 6:05 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site and dust coating residential spaces
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H376897-092523)
Description: Large plumes coming from plant.
(1 video attachment)
September 21, 2023
Reported by: Bob Kricos
Time of Day: 6:00 a.m. - Ongoing
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site and dust coating residential spaces
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H376897-092523)
Description: Everything is coated in cement dust. The daily amount of dust from plant gets worse every day my kids are coughing and sneezing no matter how much you clean it looks like you didn’t it’s in everything.
The constant loud noise and heavy vibration after few hours starts to effect my mental health I cannot retreat into my house for peace and quiet all (Bob to send entirety of complaint)
(1 video attached)
September 20, 2023
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 12:20 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H376221-091623)
Description: They don't care, and I would like to see them shut down.
September 18, 2023
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 11:30 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H376221-091623)
Description: Today
September 16, 2023
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 9:20 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H376221-091623)
Description: The people at the apartments used to sit outside down there, now they don't because of the dust. My neighbors said they can't use their window unit because the dust piles through it. My neighbor with the oxygen tank passed away yesterday, and he was so upset about this factory. The people on this street, and at the apartments deserve to breath clean air. Thank you once again
ACHD Response: Colin, thank you for using GovQA, we received your seven (7) attachments taken along Pennsylvania Avenue while following the fence line and gates of Riverside Concrete & Supply, Coraopolis. ACHD reviewed your 9/16/23 FE “DUST” complaint, H376221-091623, and we reviewed your attachments. We understand your frustration, ACHD can only regulate so much, Alanna and I stopped by yesterday, hoping to catch you at home, we did speak with your neighbor. Your FE “DUST” complaint has been reviewed, shared, and discussed with the Bryan Material Group. The Bryan Material Group developing a plan to address the FE dust issue was the first step, we’re working with them, we need them to improve and control their dust better. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality. Please do not add additional complaints or attachments to old complaints that have either been completed or closed, please create a new ACHD complaint using GovQA, thank you.
Resident Response: They don't care, and I would like to see them shut down.
September 15, 2023
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 11:00 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H376038-091423)
Description: Their truck bringing dust out into the street from their property. Thank you once again Alana
September 14, 2023
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 11:00 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H376038-091423)
Description: Worse than ever today, the dust is in my front yard in the air coming from their facility. I can even smell chemicals, and diesel fumes from inside my front room. It's horrible, and it has been all day long. Thank you for your support Alana
September 13, 2023
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: All day
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H374761-090123)
Description: Truck speeding with a trail of dust down the back road. They idle 13 diesel trucks for more than 30 minutes every morning.
September 6, 2023 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Bob Kricos
Time of Day: ?? (12:30 p.m.)
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H375120-090623)
Description: Also reference to complaint originally filed with DEP. Abbreviated Description, Long Description, have Bob send 09/06 complaint description and DEP complaint description
ACHD Response: “Robert, ACHD Air Quality received your complaint that you filed with the DEP. ACHD reviewed your 9/06/23 FE “DUST” complaint and your complaint is now referenced in the ACHD GovQA complaint system as H375120-090623. Your complaint H375120-090623 has been addressed and discussed with the Bryant Materials Group. The Bryant Material Group has a Fugitive Emissions Dust Control Plan in place at Riverside Concrete & Supply which is regulated by ACHD Article XXI regulations. ACHD representatives were just at the site, and they left you a voice message, they wanted to discuss your complaint and go over their findings. Please let us know if you have any questions, thank you. ACHD Air Quality.
September 6, 2023 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 7:00 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H374976-090523)
Description: Before 7am their stack emitting dust, and a loud bang
Video from September 6, 2023 at approx. 7:00 a.m.
September 5, 2023
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 11:45 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H374976-090523)
Description: Dust everywhere trailing their tucks. They haven’t stopped their air pollution. They have done nothing to fix it.
Video from September 5, 2023 at approx. 11:45 a.m.
Video from September 5, 2023 at approx. 11:45 a.m.
September 1, 2023
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: All day
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H374761-090123)
Description: All day long they bring their trucks in, and out. It’s on both sides of the street. I went for a walk on my street, and at their entrance by the apartments concrete and dirt are caked on the road. By the other entrance it seeps through their fence, it is all over the road across the grass island by their other building. They haven’t done anything to clean up their act. The dust is worse than ever. Just want to see them held accountable, and keep their dust down.
August 24, 2023
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 2:45 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H373662-082223)
Description: Them today
Video from August 24, 2023 at approx. 2:45 p.m.
Video from August 24, 2023 at approx. 2:45 p.m.
August 22, 2023
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 12:00 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H373662-082223)
Description: Horrible dust clouds, and pumps of it coming from factory. Open my front door, and can not even catch a breath.
It goes on all morning, it is worse now than ever. The dust is just awful.
Video from August 22, 2023 at approx. 12:00 p.m.
Video from August 22, 2023 at approx. 12:00 p.m.
July 26, 2023
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:30 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H370586-072623)
Description: Concrete residue, fumes, residue coming from plant towards homes, and buildup on my property as well as others.
I observed both sides of riverside/ Bryan concrete from 1:00 to 1:30 I saw huge dust clouds, and saw their trucks stirring it about the area across from the grass island on Pennsylvania avenue, at the end of my street between their 2 buildings. I also caught one of their loading trucks outside their gate. at the other end dragging dust clouds off of their property past the apartments. It was also a large amount of dust. On the other end I videoed 2 trucks, one a cement truck with mixer, and the other a loader. off of their property with dust trailing them before they entered their fence. Thank you again for helping me out. You have been a huge support, and ally in this fight for clean air on my street. It's sad more people don't respect the environment. Thank you- CCS
Video from July 26, 2023 at approx. 1:30 p.m.
Video from July 26, 2023 at approx. 1:30 p.m.
Video from July 26, 2023 at approx. 1:30 p.m.
Video from July 26, 2023 at approx. 1:30 p.m.
July 25, 2023
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:30 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H370205-072423)
Description: Today 10:36. The 81 is from my monitor
Video from July 25, 2023 at approx. 10:30 a.m.
Video from July 25, 2023 at approx. 10:30 a.m.
July 24, 2023
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H370205-072423)
Description: Between 10:30, and 11:00 AM I observed the plant from across the street. I started at the far end, and saw giant dust clouds by a yellow construction vehicle, and dust rising from behind their building towards the houses across the street. I also went to the lower entrance, and watched a truck pull in followed by huge concrete dust clouds, and they stayed in they lingered in the air for minutes after. I wanted to say thank you Alana for all you have done so far to help, and coming out. I don't want to be a nuisance, but the dust is awful. Once again thank you for your help. CS
Video from July 24, 2023 at approx. 10:30 a.m.
Video from July 24, 2023 at approx. 11:00 a.m.
July 21, 2023 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Angelo Taranto
Time of Day: 10:30 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H370625-072623)
Description: I observed Riverside/Bryan from about 10:30 - 11:10 AM. When I was at the site on 7/21/23, I saw that entry way to the plant and the road outside the plant had been cleaned up and that very little dust was being raised by company trucks. While I was not able to get photos, I wanted to report that today, however, it was clear that dust had begun to accumulate again and was being raised by truck traffic in and out the site, dust that was raised and traveled beyond the company’s property line. It was clear that the road and entryway had not be swept recently. The watering I did see them do later would not have been adequate to keep dust down because it was so hot today and the small hose being used could not put much water down.
ACHD Response: Angelo, thank you for using GovQA. ACHD reviewed your
7/26/23 dust complaint regarding Riverside Concrete & Supply, Coraopolis, complaint # H370625-072623. Thank you for your onsite observation July 21, 2023, during the hours of 10:30 -11:10 AM, ACHD continues to make random spot checks. As stated previously, The Bryant Materials Group has a Fugitive Emissions Dust Control Plan in place at Riverside Concrete & Supply which is regulated by ACHD Article XXI regulations. Thank you again for using GovQA, Air Quality.
ACCAN Response: Thank you for your response. I would still like to know why the
company does not have an air quality permit.
July 21, 2023
Reported by: Angelo Taranto
Time of Day: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H370070-072123)
Description: I observed Riverside Concrete & Supply from about 10:00 - 11:30 AM I have attached photos of large, sometimes very thick dust clouds being raised during that time. It was raised during what looked like the loading of a truck.
ACCAN Response: I am adding a few more photos to my complaint that I found that further document the massive amount of dust raised yesterday at Riverside/Bryan. I assume this is cement dust.
ACCAN Response: The attached PurpleAir screenshot shows a spike in the PM readings at the time of the photos that were sent in with the complaint showing dust clouds raised on the Riverside/Bryan site at 889 Pennsylvania Avenue in Coraopolis.
ACCAN Response: I did not receive any response to my complaint, so I don’t understand why you are marking it as completed. Angel Taranto
ACHD Response: Angelo, thank you for using GovQA, we received your nine (9) photographs taken along Pennsylvania Avenue while following the fence line and gates of Riverside Concrete & Supply, Coraopolis. ACHD reviewed your 7/21/23 FE “DUST” complaint, H370070-072123. ACHD representatives reviewed your photographs and reviewed the one (1) PurpleAir monitor snapshot that you attached, please explain the PurpleAir attachment, there is no time stamp or location, we don’t review these as being accurate and there is no calibration. We’ve been in contact with the Bryan Materials Group regarding FE “dust”, they have a compliance plan in place, as you can see the lot was watered. The trailer that you photographed
are the pneumatic trailers, they were not loading, they were unloading to the SILOS. There was no indication of FE being released from the SILOS while you were onsite 7/21/23, between 10:00 – 11:30 hrs. Your FE “DUST” complaint has been reviewed, will be shared, and discussed with the Bryan Material Group, usually there is no dust around the trailer or tractor while unloading to the SILOS. The visual dust in your photographs taken while you were on site, show no indication of dust leaving the property lines while they were unloading. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.
ACCAN Response: Thank you for your response. There are a couple things I want to respond to.
1. You asked for an explanation of the PurpleAir snapshot. The time and date are indicated on the X axis along the bottom. The monitor ID (e1x8) is also along the bottom, which identifies it as the monitor on Pennsylvania Ave.across from the cement plant. The PurpleAir map would have been clearer about all of this, but I wasn’t able to get a screenshot of that.
2. You also indicated that you don't consider the PurpleAir readings as being accurate and that there is no calibration of the monitors. I included the screenshot not to focus on the absolute value of the monitor reading, but to point out the association/correlation of the spike in the reading at the same time that large clouds of dust were generated on the cement plant site. I believe that this is worth noting. While the visible dust emissions are not seen beyond the property line, it is reasonable to believe that smaller particles, like the PM 2.5 that the PurpleAir measures, were traveling beyond the property line. We are concerned about how this PM is affecting the health of residents on Pennsylvania Avenue and in the larger neighborhood, which includes residents with babies and young children. Thank you for the explanation of the unloading process. Angelo Taranto
July 20, 2023
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H367907-070623)
Description: They're dust amount is back up. I have an air monitor installed on my front porch. The red reading is mine, it was taken when those trucks were raising the dust. They had about 13 of them in and out all morning.
Video from July 20, 2023 at approx. 10:45 a.m.
July 18, 2023
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 11:00 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H367907-070623)
Description: Them Today
Video from July 18, 2023 at approx. 11:00 a.m.
July 13, 2023
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 8:50 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H367907-070623)
Description: Them with their dust today. I wanted to say thank you for coming out, and that you have been nice, and helpful as well
Video from July 13, 2023 at approx. 8:50 a.m.
July 6, 2023
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:30 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H367907-070623)
Description: Concrete residue, fumes, residue coming from plant towards homes, and buildup on my property as well as others.
Video from July 6, 2023 at approx. 10:30 a.m.
Video from July 6, 2023 at approx. 10:30 a.m.
July 5, 2023 - Complaint #3
Reported by: Angelo Taranto
Time of Day: 1:15 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H367823-070523)
Description: On Wednesday, 7/5/23, I submitted a complaint - Reference # H367823-070523. Every time I have observed Riverside-Bryan I have observed dust clouds that traveled outside
the companies property line. I submitted a RTK request to get a copy of their air permit. The response I received indicated that there is no air permit for that company/location. I assume that means that they are not required to have an air permit. Why aren’t they required to have one?
ACHD Response: Angelo, thank you for using GovQA. ACHD reviewed your 7/07/23 FE “DUST” complaint regarding Riverside Concrete & Supply, Coraopolis, H368057-070723 and its reference to complaint, H367823-070523, 7/05/23. Complaint H367823-070523 has been addressed and all other Riverside Concrete & Supply, complaints have been reviewed and discussed with the Bryant Materials Group. The Bryant Materials Group has a Fugitive Emissions Dust Control Plan in place at Riverside Concrete & Supply which is regulated by ACHD Article XXI regulations. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.
ACCAN Response: We have been told that there is no air permit for Riverside Concrete and Supply. Why is that?
July 5, 2023 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Angelo Taranto
Time of Day: 1:15 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H367823-070523)
Description: I observed Riverside - Bryan from about 1:15 - 2:40 PM. from just outside their fence.
During that time I saw their cement trucks raising clouds of dust that traveled across
the property line as they travel to and from jobs and from one yard to another. Since
they knew they were being observed, they tried to drive very slow; however, even doing
that they often raised clouds of dust since the street they were driving on was covered
with dirt and dust. The attached photos show evidence of the dust clouds they were
raising.
ACHD Response: Angelo, thank you for using GovQA, we received your ten (10) photographs taken along Pennsylvania Avenue while following the fence line and gates of Riverside Concrete & Supply, Coraopolis. ACHD reviewed your 7/05/23 FE “DUST” complaint, H367823-070523, and we reviewed the ten (10) attachments taken while you were onsite, 7/05/23 between 13:15 – 14:40 hrs. Your FE “DUST” complaint has been reviewed, shared, and discussed with the Bryan Material Group. Bryan Material Group has developed a plan to address the FE dust issue. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.
July 5, 2023 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 11:00 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number:H366334-062323)
Description: They think they're untouchable.
Video from July 5, 2023 at approx. 11:00 a.m.
June 30, 2023 - Complaint #2
Reported by: Angelo Taranto
Time of Day: 1:40 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H367449-063023)
Description: I observed Riverside Concrete & Supply/Bryan Material Group at the above identified location in Coraopolis from about 1:40 - 3:10 PM. I was on the street right outside the
Company’s gate/fence. During that time there were trucks arriving and leaving their site
and raising large clouds of dust even when traveling slowly as shown in the attached
photos. The photos depict the following: (1) Road covered with dust and caked/dried
mud in front of the yard, across Pennsylvania Avenue from the main entrance, on the
SE side of the street:(2) Cement truck entering the main entrance off of Pennsylvania
Ave.: (3) Cement truck leaving the main entrance and traveling NW on Pennsylvania
Ave.: (4) Cement truck entering the yard across Pennsylvania Ave. from the main
entrance and (5) Truck entering the main entrance from Pennsylvania Avenue.
ACHD Response: Angelo, thank you for using GovQA, we received your five (5) photographs taken along Pennsylvania Avenue while following the fence line and gates of Riverside Concrete & Supply, Coraopolis. ACHD reviewed your 6/30/23 FE “DUST” complaint, H367449-063023, and we reviewed the five (5) attachments taken while you were onsite, 6/30/23 between 13:40 – 15:10 hrs. Your FE “DUST” complaint has been reviewed, will be shared, and discussed with the Bryan Material Group. Thank you again for using GovQA, ACHD Air Quality.
June 30, 2023 - Complaint #1
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:45 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number:H366334-062323)
Description: They've been at it again, the video before was even more dust. Feel like I can't breath by them.
Video from June 30, 2023 at approx. 10:45 a.m.
Video from June 30, 2023 at approx. 10:45 a.m.
June 28, 2023
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 3:15 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number:H366334-062323)
Description: A shot I took of the dust a little over a week ago
Video submitted June 28, 2023 at approx. 3:15 p.m.
Video from June 28, 2023 at approx. 3:15 p.m.
June 26, 2023
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 10:45 a.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number:H366334-062323)
Description: They had more dust the first time, but missed the shot
Video from Juen 26, 2023 at approx. 10:45 a.m.
Video from June 26, 2023 at approx. 10:45 a.m.
June 23, 2023
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 12:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number:H366334-062323)
Description: It goes on all day. Their waste runoff into our sewage caked all over the place.
Video from June, 23, 2023 at approx. 12:45 p.m.
Video from June 23, 2023 at approx. 12:45 p.m.
Video from June 23, 2023 at approx. 12:45 p.m.
February 3, 2023
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 1:00 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H305858-031622)
Description: Clouds of sand, and dust. It comes from the building and into the street the piles of sand, and gravel get picked up by the wind and blown about. The fumes and dust combine with the mess from the adjacent property riverside concrete. All day long the trucks from riverside drive through the mess and kick it up.
Would like to see them be held accountable for their pollution. Not to mention both properties dump trash in to the river behind the locations
Video from February 3, 2023 at approx. 1:00 p.m.
Video from February 3, 2023 at approx. 1:00 p.m.
May 25, 2022
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 2:15 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H305258-031422)
Description: Dust and debris coming from riverside today
Video from May 25, 2022 at approx. 2:15 p.m.
Video from May 25, 2022 at approx. 2:15 p.m.
May 17, 2022
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 6:00 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H305258-031422)
Description: dust
Video from May 17, 2022 at approx. 6:00 p.m.
April 5, 2022
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 12:45 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H305258-031422)
Description: Dust and debris coming from riverside today
Video from April 5, 2022 at approx. 12:45 p.m.
March 30, 2022
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 2:30 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H305258-031422)
Description: Just A shot I took today. They opened a lower portion of the stack and are running it from there. They still have open concrete lumps on the belt. Just wanted to say thanks for you looking in to this, and all you have done so far.
March 13, 2022
Reported by: Colin Schreiber
Time of Day: 12:00 p.m.
Observation: In person across the road on Pennsylvania Avenue
Type of Complaint: Dust raised on site
Submitted to ACHD: Yes (Reference Number: H305258-031422)
Description: Concrete residue, fumes, residue coming from plant towards homes, and buildup on my property as well as others.
I live across the street from riverside concrete. All day long they dump dust and concrete bags in to a metal stack that pores across to houses and in to homes. They have various construction vehicles spewing gray clouds of smoke in the air, and dump bag after bag down this metal shoot. Half the time it falls off the sides and hita the ground leaving thick trails of dark concrete dust and giant clouds that make their way to the homes across the street. My sister lives a few doors down and has had to get a second inhaler. There are many elderly people who live on my street as well. I have a pregnant girlfriend living with me who tells me daily she can't breath. I don't see how its legal for them to do this so close to peoples homes. My neighbor tells me he can't breath well either because of this factory.
