Overview
Atlantic Paper Mills of NH LLC is a pulp and paper facility located in Winchester, New Hampshire, United States. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS 322121, indicating a paper mill operation.
Atlantic Paper Mills of NH LLC is a pulp and paper facility situated at 116 Lost Road in Winchester, New Hampshire, United States. The plant operates within the industrial utilities sector, specifically in pulp and paper manufacturing, which involves converting wood fiber into paper products. As an operational facility, it contributes to the regional industrial landscape of Cheshire County. The facility is classified under NAICS code 322121, which corresponds to paper mills that produce paper from pulp. In the United States, such facilities are subject to environmental regulations under the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). They must also comply with Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) reporting under Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act. The plant's operations likely involve pulping processes, bleaching, and paper drying, which require permits for air emissions and wastewater discharge. Pulp and paper mills are significant industrial utilities due to their high water and energy consumption, as well as potential environmental impacts from effluent and air pollutants. The facility's location in Winchester, near the Connecticut River, underscores the importance of managing water resources and maintaining compliance with environmental standards. Its role in the local economy provides employment and supports downstream industries.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Winchester, New Hampshire, a rural area near the Connecticut River. Pulp and paper mills are known for high water usage and potential releases of pollutants such as volatile organic compounds, particulate matter, and chlorinated compounds from bleaching processes. The proximity to water bodies necessitates careful management of wastewater to protect aquatic ecosystems. Community proximity may raise concerns about air quality and odor, typical for this industry.
Frequently asked questions
Atlantic Paper Mills of NH LLC is located at 116 Lost Road, Winchester, New Hampshire 03470, United States.
It is a pulp and paper mill, classified under NAICS 322121, producing paper from pulp.
The facility must comply with US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, and TRI reporting.
Common concerns include high water consumption, wastewater discharge, air emissions of VOCs and particulate matter, and solid waste generation.
Located near the Connecticut River, the facility must manage wastewater carefully to protect water quality, and its rural setting may reduce community exposure but still requires odor and emission controls.
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