Overview
International Paper Riverdale Wet Storage Yard is an operational pulp and paper facility in Selma, Alabama. It operates under US EPA regulations including CAA, CWA, and RCRA.
International Paper Riverdale Wet Storage Yard is a pulp and paper facility located at 601 County Road 78 in Selma, Dallas County, Alabama. The facility is operational and falls under the pulp and paper sector, which is a significant industrial segment in the United States. The facility 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 TRI Section 313 reporting. The pulp and paper industry in the US is subject to specific effluent guidelines and air emission standards. The facility's NAICS codes (113310, 237990, 322110, 322120, 322121, 322122, 322130) indicate involvement in logging, other heavy construction, and various pulp and paper manufacturing processes. The Riverdale Wet Storage Yard serves as a storage and handling area for wood fiber and other materials used in pulp and paper production. Its location near Selma in the Alabama Black Belt region places it in an area with a mix of agricultural and industrial land use. The facility's environmental significance relates to potential water usage and wastewater management, as well as air emissions from material handling and storage.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Dallas County, Alabama, within the Black Belt region characterized by fertile soils and proximity to the Alabama River. The pulp and paper sector is inherently water-intensive and generates significant wastewater with high biological oxygen demand. The facility's wet storage yard may involve water management for wood chip piles, potentially affecting local water quality if not properly controlled. Community proximity to Selma (approximately 5 miles) raises considerations for odor and particulate matter emissions. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act and state permits is critical for protecting the Alabama River watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 601 County Road 78 in Selma, Dallas County, Alabama, United States.
It is a wet storage yard for wood fiber and materials used in pulp and paper production, supporting International Paper's Riverdale mill operations.
The facility must comply with US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, and TRI Section 313 reporting for hazardous substances.
The industry is water-intensive, generating wastewater with high organic loads, and emits air pollutants such as particulate matter and sulfur compounds. Proper treatment and permits are required.
As a wet storage yard, water management is critical to control runoff and leachate. The facility likely operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.
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