KNOWLTON TECHNOLOGIES LLC - Pulp and Paper Facility in Watertown, New York

KNOWLTON TECHNOLOGIES LLC is a pulp and paper facility located at 213 Factory St, Watertown, New York, in Jefferson County. The plant is operational and falls under the Pulp Paper sector, with NAICS codes 322120 (pulp mills), 322121 (paper mills), and 322222 (coated and laminated paper manufacturing). This places it within a medium-to-large scale industrial operation typical of the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and Toxics Release Inventory Section 313 reporting. As a pulp and paper plant, it is subject to specific effluent guidelines and air emission standards for the industry. The plant's location in Watertown, near the Black River and Lake Ontario, suggests potential water use and discharge considerations. The pulp and paper industry is known for its significant water and energy consumption, as well as emissions of pollutants such as particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, and sulfur compounds. KNOWLTON TECHNOLOGIES LLC contributes to the local economy and industrial base of Jefferson County, while its environmental performance is monitored through state and federal permits.

The facility is situated in Watertown, New York, near the Black River and Lake Ontario, which are sensitive water bodies. Pulp and paper operations typically involve high water usage and potential discharges of organic pollutants, requiring robust wastewater treatment. The region's climate and proximity to the Great Lakes may influence regulatory scrutiny under the Clean Water Act. Community proximity to the plant at 213 Factory St implies potential for local air quality and odor concerns, typical for this sector.