IPMC Aquisition LLC - Pulp and Paper Facility in Detroit, Michigan

IPMC Aquisition LLC is a pulp and paper facility located at 9125 W. Jefferson Ave. in Detroit, Michigan, United States. The plant is operational and falls under NAICS codes 322120 (Paper Mills) and 322121 (Paperboard Mills), indicating involvement in both paper and paperboard production. As a pulp and paper facility, it is part of a sector known for significant water and energy use, as well as chemical processing. 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. Given its location in Michigan, the plant is also subject to state-level environmental permits administered by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). The pulp and paper sector typically involves processes such as pulping, bleaching, and papermaking, which can generate air emissions, wastewater, and solid waste. This facility is situated in an industrial area of Detroit, near the Detroit River. Its operations contribute to the local economy but also require careful environmental management due to the sector's inherent pollution intensity. The plant's proximity to the Great Lakes ecosystem underscores the importance of compliance with water quality standards and waste management practices to protect regional water resources.

The facility is located in Detroit, Michigan, near the Detroit River, which connects to Lake Erie and the Great Lakes system. The pulp and paper sector is associated with high water consumption, wastewater discharge containing organic pollutants and chlorinated compounds, and air emissions including particulate matter and volatile organic compounds. Community proximity to industrial areas in Detroit raises considerations for local air quality and environmental justice. Regulatory oversight by the US EPA and Michigan EGLE aims to mitigate these impacts through permits and monitoring.