EQUITABLE BAG CO OF TEXAS INC - Pulp Paper Facility in Orange, Texas

EQUITABLE BAG CO OF TEXAS INC is a pulp and paper facility located at 1325 Front Avenue in Orange, Texas, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 322121, which corresponds to paperboard mills. This places it within the broader industrial utilities sector focused on paper production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which includes multi-media regulations such as 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 mill, it is subject to specific effluent guidelines and air emission standards. The scale of the facility is typical for a paperboard mill in the region, contributing to the local industrial base. Pulp and paper mills are significant industrial utilities due to their water and energy usage, as well as potential environmental impacts. The facility's location in Orange, Texas, near the Gulf Coast, places it in an area with a strong industrial presence. Its operational status indicates ongoing contribution to the local economy and paper product supply chain.

The facility is situated in Orange, Texas, a city with a history of industrial activity including petrochemicals and paper production. The local environment includes the Sabine River and nearby wetlands, which are sensitive to industrial discharges. Pulp and paper mills typically require substantial water for processing and generate wastewater that must be treated to meet Clean Water Act standards. Air emissions may include particulate matter and volatile organic compounds, regulated under the Clean Air Act. Community proximity to the plant necessitates careful environmental management to minimize impacts on air and water quality.