GROVETON PAPER BOARD MILL (FORMER) - Pulp Paper Facility in Northumberland, New Hampshire

GROVETON PAPER BOARD MILL (FORMER) is a pulp and paper facility located at 10 Mechanic St, Northumberland, New Hampshire, United States. The facility is classified under NAICS code 322121 (Paperboard Mills) and is part of the industrial utilities sector. It is situated in Coos County, with coordinates 44.598865, -71.510138. The facility operates under 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. Pulp and paper mills are subject to specific effluent guidelines and air emission standards. The plant's operational status is listed as operational. As a former paper board mill, this facility represents a significant industrial presence in the region. Pulp and paper mills are known for their high water and energy usage, as well as potential emissions of particulate matter and volatile organic compounds. The facility's location in northern New Hampshire places it within a rural area with proximity to the Connecticut River watershed, which may be subject to environmental monitoring under the CWA.

The facility is located in Northumberland, New Hampshire, a rural area in the northern part of the state. The region is characterized by forested landscapes and the Connecticut River watershed. Pulp and paper mills are inherently pollution-intensive, with primary process emissions including particulate matter, sulfur compounds, and volatile organic compounds. The proximity to water bodies necessitates compliance with Clean Water Act discharge permits. Community proximity is moderate given the rural setting, but local residents may be affected by industrial emissions and truck traffic.