AIR SYSTEMS FABRICATORS, INC. - Pulp and Paper Facility in Westwego, Louisiana

AIR SYSTEMS FABRICATORS, INC. is a pulp and paper facility located at 336 SALA AVE. in Westwego, Louisiana, United States. The plant operates in the industrial utilities sector, specifically under the pulp and paper category, and is currently operational. It is classified under NAICS codes 322121 (Paper Mills) and 332322 (Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing), suggesting a dual role in paper production and metal fabrication. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforces multi-media regulations including the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Section 313 reporting. As a pulp and paper plant, it is subject to specific effluent guidelines and air emission standards under the Pulp and Paper Cluster Rules. The plant's location in Louisiana places it within a region with a strong industrial base, including petrochemical and manufacturing sectors. Pulp and paper facilities are significant due to their water and energy usage, as well as potential emissions of pollutants such as particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, and wastewater containing organic materials. The plant's proximity to the Mississippi River and the Gulf Coast may influence its environmental management practices. As part of the local industrial landscape, AIR SYSTEMS FABRICATORS, INC. contributes to the regional economy while operating under stringent environmental oversight.

The facility is located in Westwego, Louisiana, a community near the Mississippi River and the Gulf Coast. The region has a humid subtropical climate, which can influence air dispersion and water quality dynamics. The pulp and paper sector is known for its high water consumption and potential for releasing pollutants such as chlorinated compounds, dioxins, and suspended solids into waterways. Proximity to residential areas and the river ecosystem necessitates robust wastewater treatment and air pollution controls. The plant's dual NAICS codes suggest a combination of paper milling and metal fabrication, which may involve additional environmental considerations such as metal finishing waste and solvent emissions.