Georgia-Pacific Consumer Operations LLC - Pulp and Paper Plant in Neenah, Wisconsin

Georgia-Pacific Consumer Operations LLC is a pulp and paper facility located at 1915 Marathon Ave, Neenah, Wisconsin, United States. The plant is operational and falls under NAICS codes 322121 (Paper Mills), 541380 (Testing Laboratories), 541710 (Research and Development in Biotechnology), and 541715 (Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences). This indicates a diversified industrial operation beyond traditional paper manufacturing. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforces multi-media regulations including 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 under the EPA's Pulp and Paper Cluster Rules. The plant's location in Neenah, Wisconsin, places it in a region with a strong industrial history, particularly in paper production. The environmental significance of this facility lies in its potential for water and air emissions typical of the pulp and paper sector, including organic pollutants, particulate matter, and greenhouse gases. The plant's proximity to the Fox River and Lake Winnebago underscores the importance of wastewater treatment and compliance with water quality standards. Its role in the local economy and supply chain for consumer paper products adds to its operational context.

The Georgia-Pacific facility in Neenah is situated in the Fox River Valley, an area with a dense concentration of paper mills. The region's water resources, including the Fox River and Lake Winnebago, are sensitive to industrial discharges. The pulp and paper sector is known for high water usage and potential releases of chlorinated compounds, dioxins, and other organic pollutants. Air emissions may include volatile organic compounds (VOCs), sulfur compounds, and particulate matter. Community proximity to the plant necessitates robust environmental management and compliance with EPA regulations to mitigate local impacts.