Humboldt Bay Pulp Co - Pulp and Paper Facility in Eureka, California

Humboldt Bay Pulp Co is a pulp and paper facility located at 1900 Bendixsen St in Fairhaven, Eureka, California. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS code 322100 (Pulp Mills). It serves as a key industrial utility in the Humboldt County region. As a pulp and paper facility, Humboldt Bay Pulp Co operates under the US EPA's multi-media regulatory framework, including the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and TRI Section 313 reporting. The plant's processes involve chemical pulping, which generates emissions and wastewater requiring stringent permits. Typical pulp mills in California are medium to large scale, with production capacities ranging from 500 to 1,500 tons per day. The facility's environmental significance lies in its potential impact on local air and water quality, particularly given its proximity to Humboldt Bay. The plant's operations are subject to state and federal oversight to manage pollutants such as particulate matter, sulfur compounds, and wastewater effluent. Its role in the regional economy and industrial landscape underscores the importance of compliance with environmental regulations.

Located in Eureka, California, the facility is near Humboldt Bay, a sensitive coastal ecosystem. Pulp and paper production involves chemical pulping processes that can release air pollutants like sulfur dioxide and particulate matter, as well as wastewater containing organic compounds and chlorinated substances. The plant's proximity to the bay raises considerations for water quality and aquatic life. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act and state permits aims to mitigate these impacts.