Cheney Pulp and Paper Co - Pulp and Paper Facility in Franklin, Ohio

Cheney Pulp and Paper Co is a pulp and paper facility located at 1000 Anderson St., Franklin, Ohio, United States. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS codes 322110 (Pulp Mills) and 322121 (Paper Mills), indicating integrated operations. The facility is situated in Warren County, Ohio, a region with a mix of industrial and agricultural activities. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 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 for the industry. The scale of the facility is typical for a medium-sized integrated pulp and paper mill in the United States. The environmental significance of Cheney Pulp and Paper Co lies in its potential emissions of pollutants such as particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, and wastewater discharges containing organic compounds. The plant's proximity to the community of Franklin and the Great Miami River watershed underscores the importance of its environmental management practices. The facility's role in the local economy and its compliance with environmental regulations are key aspects of its operational context.

The facility is located in Franklin, Ohio, within the Great Miami River watershed. The region experiences a temperate climate with seasonal variations. The pulp and paper industry is known for high water usage and potential releases of pollutants such as chlorinated compounds, dioxins, and furans. Community proximity to the plant necessitates robust environmental controls to mitigate impacts on air quality and water resources. The facility's operations are subject to EPA regulations under the CWA for wastewater discharges and the CAA for air emissions.