Florelle Tissue Corporation - Pulp and Paper Mill in Brownville, New York

Florelle Tissue Corporation is a pulp and paper facility located at 1 Bridge Street in Brownville, Jefferson County, New York. The plant is operational and specializes in tissue manufacturing, a key segment of the paper industry. As a tissue producer, it operates within a sector known for significant water and energy use, as well as chemical inputs for pulping and bleaching processes. The facility falls under NAICS code 322130, which covers paper mills producing paper and paperboard from pulp. In the United States, such facilities are subject to comprehensive environmental regulations under the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). They must also comply with Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) reporting under Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act. The plant's location in New York places it under state-level environmental oversight as well. Florelle Tissue Corporation contributes to the regional economy by providing employment and supporting downstream industries. Its environmental significance lies in its potential emissions of air pollutants like particulate matter and volatile organic compounds, as well as wastewater discharges containing organic matter and chemicals. The facility's proximity to the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario underscores the importance of its water management practices.

The facility is situated in Brownville, near the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario, which are ecologically sensitive water bodies. Pulp and paper mills are intensive water users and can release pollutants such as biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), total suspended solids (TSS), and chlorinated compounds if not properly treated. The region's industrial mix includes manufacturing and agriculture, contributing to cumulative environmental pressures. Air emissions from the plant may include sulfur compounds and particulate matter, affecting local air quality.