FiberMark North America Inc - Pulp and Paper Facility in Lowville, New York

FiberMark North America Inc is a pulp and paper facility located at 5492 Bostwick Street in Lowville, New York, United States. The plant is operational and falls under NAICS codes 322220, 322222, and 322299, indicating involvement in paper bag, coated paper, and other converted paper product manufacturing. As a pulp and paper facility, it is part of a sector known for significant water and energy use. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforces the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Section 313 reporting. These regulations govern emissions, wastewater discharge, waste management, and chemical reporting. The plant's location in New York subjects it to state-level environmental permits and oversight by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The pulp and paper industry is inherently pollution-intensive, with processes such as pulping, bleaching, and drying generating air emissions (e.g., particulate matter, volatile organic compounds) and wastewater containing organic pollutants. The facility's proximity to the community of Lowville may necessitate careful environmental management to minimize local impacts. Its role in the sector contributes to the regional industrial landscape.

The pulp and paper sector is characterized by high water consumption and pollutant generation. Primary process emissions include particulate matter, sulfur compounds, and volatile organic compounds from pulping and drying operations. Wastewater from papermaking contains organic matter, solids, and potentially chlorinated compounds from bleaching. Community proximity to the Lowville plant means that air and water quality are key environmental concerns. Regulatory oversight under the US EPA and New York State ensures compliance with emission and discharge limits.