Overview
The First Pentecostal Church of Lexington is a pulp and paper facility located in Lexington, Tennessee, United States. It operates under US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.
The First Pentecostal Church of Lexington is a pulp and paper facility located at 9485 HWY 412 W in Lexington, Tennessee, within Henderson County. As an operational plant in the United States, it falls under the pulp and paper sector, which is known for its significant water and energy use. The facility's scale is typical of small to medium operations in the region. Pulp and paper facilities in the United States are subject to comprehensive environmental regulations under the US 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. These regulations govern air emissions, wastewater discharges, and waste management. The facility likely employs standard pulping and papermaking processes, with pollution control technologies such as secondary wastewater treatment and electrostatic precipitators for air emissions. The plant's location in western Tennessee places it in a region with a mix of agricultural and industrial activity. Its operational status indicates ongoing contribution to local economic activity and paper product supply. Environmental significance includes potential impacts on local water resources and air quality, managed through regulatory compliance and best management practices.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of western Tennessee, near the Tennessee River watershed. Pulp and paper operations can generate significant wastewater with high biological oxygen demand and suspended solids, requiring treatment before discharge. Air emissions may include particulate matter, sulfur compounds, and volatile organic compounds. Proximity to residential areas and agricultural land necessitates careful environmental management to minimize community and ecological impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 9485 HWY 412 W in Lexington, Tennessee, within Henderson County, United States.
It is a pulp and paper facility, part of the industrial utilities sector involved in the production of paper products.
The facility is subject to US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, and TRI reporting requirements.
Common concerns include wastewater discharge with organic pollutants, air emissions of particulate matter and sulfur compounds, and solid waste management.
Located in rural Tennessee near the Tennessee River watershed, the facility must manage water use and discharges to protect local water quality and ecosystems.
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