GLATFELTER PAPER - Pulp and Paper Facility in Chillicothe, Ohio, United States

GLATFELTER PAPER is a pulp and paper facility located at 401 S. Paint St., Chillicothe, Ohio, in the United States. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS codes 322121 (Paper (except Newsprint) Mills) and 322122 (Newsprint Mills), indicating its role in paper manufacturing. As a pulp and paper plant, it is part of a sector known for significant water and energy use, as well as chemical processing. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the U.S. 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) Section 313 reporting. These regulations govern emissions, wastewater discharge, waste management, and chemical releases. The plant's location in Ohio places it under state-level oversight by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, which implements federal standards and issues permits for air and water discharges. Pulp and paper mills are typically large-scale operations with significant environmental footprints, including high water consumption, wastewater generation, and air emissions from boilers and recovery furnaces. GLATFELTER PAPER's role in the local economy and its compliance with environmental regulations are critical for sustainable operations in the Chillicothe area. The facility's proximity to the Scioto River and surrounding communities underscores the importance of effective pollution control measures.

The pulp and paper sector is characterized by high water usage, wastewater discharge containing organic pollutants, and air emissions from combustion processes. In the United States, facilities like GLATFELTER PAPER are subject to EPA regulations under the Clean Water Act for effluent guidelines and the Clean Air Act for emissions of criteria pollutants and hazardous air pollutants. The plant's location in Chillicothe, Ohio, near the Scioto River, necessitates careful management of water resources and discharge quality to protect aquatic ecosystems and downstream communities.