GROVETON PAPER BOARD: Pulp and Paper Facility in Groveton, New Hampshire

GROVETON PAPER BOARD is a pulp and paper facility situated at 6 Mechanic St, Groveton, New Hampshire, in Coos County. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS 322211, which covers corrugated and solid fiber box manufacturing. As a pulp and paper facility, it is part of a sector known for significant water and energy use, as well as potential air and water emissions. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Section 313 reporting. Pulp and paper mills are subject to specific effluent guidelines and New Source Performance Standards under the CWA, as well as Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) standards under the CAA for hazardous air pollutants. Located in northern New Hampshire near the Upper Connecticut River Valley, the plant is in a region with mixed forest and rural communities. The facility's environmental significance relates to its potential discharges to water bodies and air emissions typical of pulp and paper manufacturing, including particulate matter and volatile organic compounds. Its operational status and location in a small town underscore its role in local employment and industrial activity.

The facility is situated in Coos County, New Hampshire, a rural area with forests and waterways. Pulp and paper manufacturing involves processes that can generate air emissions (e.g., particulate matter, sulfur compounds) and wastewater with organic loads. The plant's proximity to the Upper Connecticut River watershed necessitates compliance with Clean Water Act discharge permits. Community proximity to industrial operations may raise concerns about odor and air quality, typical for this sector.