Overview
International Paper/Lowville 3 is an operational pulp and paper facility in Wattsburg, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of a major global paper and packaging company.
International Paper/Lowville 3 is a pulp and paper facility located in Wattsburg, Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The plant is operational and contributes to the region's industrial base, producing paper products for various markets. As part of International Paper, one of the world's leading producers of renewable fiber-based packaging, pulp, and paper, this facility operates within a large corporate framework. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. It is subject to multi-media environmental regulations including the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). As a pulp and paper mill, it likely uses chemical pulping or recycling processes, with typical environmental controls for air emissions and wastewater treatment. The plant's location in northwestern Pennsylvania places it near the Great Lakes region, an area with significant water resources and environmental sensitivity. The facility's operations are important for local employment and the regional economy, while its environmental performance is monitored under federal and state permits to minimize impacts on air and water quality.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Erie County, Pennsylvania, near Lake Erie, which is a major freshwater resource. Pulp and paper mills are known for high water usage and potential discharges of organic pollutants, chlorinated compounds, and nutrients. The region's industrial history includes manufacturing and agriculture, contributing to cumulative environmental pressures. Air emissions from the plant may include particulate matter, sulfur compounds, and volatile organic compounds, subject to EPA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for pulp and paper production.
Frequently asked questions
International Paper/Lowville 3 is located at RD 1 Jones Rd, Wattsburg, Pennsylvania 16442, United States, in Erie County.
It is a pulp and paper facility, part of International Paper, producing paper products from wood fiber or recycled materials.
The facility is subject to U.S. EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and RCRA, as well as Pennsylvania state permits for air emissions and wastewater discharge.
Common concerns include high water consumption, wastewater containing organic pollutants and chlorinated compounds, air emissions of particulate matter and sulfur compounds, and solid waste from sludge.
The facility provides jobs in Wattsburg and supports the regional economy through paper production, while operating under environmental permits to manage its industrial footprint.
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