Crown Paper Co-Curtis Fine - Pulp Paper Facility in Ypsilanti, Michigan

Crown Paper Co-Curtis Fine is a pulp and paper facility located at 1000 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti, Michigan, in Washtenaw County. The plant operates under NAICS code 322120, which covers paper mills, and is classified as an operational industrial utility in the United States. Its location in the Great Lakes region places it within a significant industrial and environmental context. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). As a pulp and paper mill, it is subject to specific effluent guidelines and air emission standards. The plant's scale is typical for the sector, with processes involving pulping, bleaching, and paper production, which require substantial water and energy inputs. Environmentally, the facility's operations have implications for local water resources and air quality. The Huron River watershed, which receives discharge from the plant, is an important ecological and recreational resource. The plant's compliance with EPA regulations and its role in the regional economy highlight its significance as an industrial utility in southeastern Michigan.

The facility is situated near the Huron River, a major waterway in southeastern Michigan that supports diverse aquatic life and recreational activities. Pulp and paper mills are known for high water usage and potential releases of pollutants such as chlorinated compounds and suspended solids. The plant's proximity to Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor means it operates in a mixed urban and natural landscape, where community awareness of environmental impacts is high. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act and TRI reporting ensures monitoring of discharges and emissions.