GAIA AG PBC INC - Pulp and Paper Facility in Williamsburg, Kansas

GAIA AG PBC INC is a pulp and paper facility situated at 101 S First Street, Williamsburg, Kansas, in Franklin County. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS code 322120, which covers paper mills. 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 United States 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) reporting. Pulp and paper mills in the U.S. are subject to specific effluent guidelines and air emission standards, including the Cluster Rules that address both air and water pollution. Pulp and paper facilities play a critical role in the industrial supply chain, producing materials for packaging, printing, and tissue products. The environmental significance of such plants includes potential impacts on local water resources and air quality, necessitating robust pollution control technologies and compliance with environmental permits.

Located in rural Kansas, the facility is situated in an area with agricultural land use and relatively low population density. The nearest community is Williamsburg, a small town. Pulp and paper mills typically require substantial water for processing, and the plant's proximity to water bodies may influence local water quality. Air emissions from pulp and paper production, including particulate matter and volatile organic compounds, are regulated under the Clean Air Act. The facility's environmental context is shaped by its sector's inherent pollution intensity and the need for effective wastewater treatment and emission controls.