Georgia-Pacific Cedar Springs LLC - Pulp and Paper Facility in Cedar Springs, Georgia

Georgia-Pacific Cedar Springs LLC is a pulp and paper facility located in Cedar Springs, Early County, Georgia, USA. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS codes 321212, 322110, 322121, 322130, 337110, and 999999, indicating a diverse range of activities including pulp mills, paper mills, and related manufacturing. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforces 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 plant, it is subject to specific effluent guidelines and air emission standards, including the Cluster Rules that govern both air and water discharges from this sector. Georgia-Pacific Cedar Springs LLC plays a significant role in the local economy and industrial landscape of southwestern Georgia. The plant's operations contribute to the regional supply of pulp and paper products, and its environmental performance is monitored through EPA compliance programs. The facility's location near the Chattahoochee River watershed underscores the importance of water management and pollution control in its operations.

The facility is situated in Early County, Georgia, within the Chattahoochee River basin. Pulp and paper mills are known for high water usage and potential discharges of pollutants such as biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), total suspended solids (TSS), and chlorinated compounds. The proximity to the river necessitates stringent wastewater treatment to protect aquatic ecosystems. Additionally, air emissions from the plant may include particulate matter, sulfur compounds, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are regulated under the Clean Air Act. The surrounding area is primarily rural with agricultural land use, and community proximity is moderate.