Overview
HRI INC/WILLIAMSPORT ASPHALT PLT is an operational pulp and paper facility in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. It operates under US EPA multi-media regulations including CAA, CWA, and RCRA.
HRI INC/WILLIAMSPORT ASPHALT PLT is a pulp and paper facility located at 3485 W 4TH ST, Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS codes 322110 (Pulp Mills) and 324121 (Asphalt Paving Mixture and Block Manufacturing), indicating a dual industrial role combining pulp processing with asphalt production. As a facility in the United States, it operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, including the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Section 313 reporting. The plant's location in Pennsylvania subjects it to state-level Department of Environmental Protection oversight, with permits likely covering air emissions, wastewater discharge, and hazardous waste management. The facility's combination of pulp and asphalt operations suggests a medium-scale industrial site with potential for significant environmental impact. Pulp processing involves chemical pulping or mechanical refining, while asphalt production involves heating and mixing aggregates with bitumen. The proximity to Williamsport, a city of about 28,000 residents, implies community exposure to emissions and noise.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, within the Susquehanna River watershed. The region experiences a humid continental climate, which can influence air dispersion patterns and water runoff. The plant's dual operations (pulp and asphalt) contribute to potential air emissions of volatile organic compounds, particulate matter, and sulfur compounds, as well as wastewater with high organic load. Community proximity to the plant raises concerns about odor, traffic, and health impacts from industrial emissions.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 3485 W 4TH ST, Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA.
The facility operates in the pulp and paper sector, with NAICS codes indicating pulp mills and asphalt paving mixture manufacturing.
As a US industrial facility, it is subject to EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, and TRI reporting, enforced by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
Pulp and paper facilities can release air pollutants like particulate matter and sulfur compounds, and generate wastewater with high biological oxygen demand. Asphalt operations add VOC and odor concerns.
Located in Williamsport, the plant may affect local air quality and water resources. Community proximity requires adherence to strict emission and discharge permits to minimize health and environmental risks.
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