Kettle Falls Lumber - Pulp and Paper Facility in Kettle Falls, Washington

Kettle Falls Lumber is a pulp and paper facility located at 610 W 3rd Ave, Kettle Falls, Washington, in Stevens County. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS codes 321113 (sawmills), 322121 (paper mills), and 423310 (lumber and wood product merchant wholesalers), indicating a diversified wood products operation. As a pulp and paper facility, it falls within the industrial utilities sector, which is typically medium to large scale 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 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Section 313 reporting. These regulations govern air emissions, wastewater discharges, hazardous waste management, and chemical release reporting. The pulp and paper industry is known for its significant water and energy use, as well as emissions of particulate matter, sulfur compounds, and volatile organic compounds. Kettle Falls Lumber serves as a key industrial facility in the region, contributing to the local economy through wood product manufacturing. The plant's location in northeastern Washington places it in a forested area with access to timber resources. Environmental considerations include managing process emissions and wastewater to meet state and federal standards, as well as community proximity concerns typical of industrial facilities in rural settings.

The facility is located in Kettle Falls, Washington, a rural area in Stevens County near the Columbia River. The surrounding region is characterized by forested landscapes and agricultural land. The pulp and paper sector is inherently pollution-intensive, with primary process emissions including particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and volatile organic compounds. Wastewater discharges may contain organic pollutants and solids. Community proximity is moderate, with the plant situated near residential areas, necessitating compliance with air and water quality standards to minimize local environmental impact.