KapStone Charleston Kraft LLC Badham Chip Mill - Pulp and Paper Facility in Cottageville, South Carolina

KapStone Charleston Kraft LLC Badham Chip Mill is a pulp and paper facility located at 24022 Augusta Hwy in Cottageville, South Carolina. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS code 321113, indicating it specializes in sawmills and wood chip production. It serves as a key supplier of wood chips for the larger KapStone paper mill operations. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. As a pulp and paper sector facility, it is subject to EPA's multi-media regulations and TRI Section 313 reporting requirements. The plant's scale is typical for a chip mill in the region, supporting the integrated paper manufacturing process. Environmental significance includes potential emissions from wood processing and transportation. The facility's location in Colleton County places it in a rural area with proximity to forest resources. Its role in the supply chain for paper production contributes to the local economy and industrial activity in South Carolina.

The facility is situated in a rural area of South Carolina, near the Edisto River basin. The pulp and paper sector is known for high water usage and potential releases of volatile organic compounds and particulate matter. Community proximity is moderate, with the nearest residential areas in Cottageville. The region's climate and forest resources support wood chip production, but the facility must comply with EPA standards to mitigate environmental impacts.