Domtar Paper Company, LLC - Pulp and Paper Mill in Hawesville, Kentucky

Domtar Paper Company, LLC operates a pulp and paper facility located at 58 Wescor Road in Hawesville, Kentucky. The facility is classified under NAICS code 322121 (Paper (except Newsprint) Mills) and is currently operational. As a pulp and paper mill, it represents a significant industrial utility in the region, processing wood fiber into paper products. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforces multi-media environmental regulations. This includes the Clean Air Act (CAA) for air emissions, the Clean Water Act (CWA) for wastewater discharges, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) for hazardous waste management. Additionally, the facility is subject to Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) reporting under Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). The environmental significance of this facility is tied to its pulp and paper operations, which involve energy-intensive processes and potential emissions of criteria pollutants and hazardous air pollutants. The facility's location in Hawesville, Kentucky, places it within a region with a mix of industrial and agricultural activities. Compliance with EPA regulations ensures that environmental impacts are managed through permits and monitoring programs.

The pulp and paper sector is known for its high water usage and potential for releasing pollutants such as biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), total suspended solids (TSS), and chlorinated compounds into water bodies. Air emissions can include particulate matter, sulfur compounds, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The facility's proximity to the Ohio River may influence local water quality concerns. Community proximity to the plant necessitates strict adherence to environmental standards to minimize health and ecological risks.