Overview
LIMESTONE BAR PIT is an operational Pulp Paper facility in Perdue Hill, Alabama, United States. It operates under US EPA regulations including CAA, CWA, and RCRA.
LIMESTONE BAR PIT is a Pulp Paper facility located in Perdue Hill, Monroe County, Alabama, United States. The plant is operational and serves as part of the industrial utilities infrastructure in the region. As a pulp and paper facility, it processes wood fiber into paper products, a sector known for significant water and energy use. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforces the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Pulp and paper mills in the US are also subject to TRI Section 313 reporting for toxic chemical releases. The plant's location in Alabama places it within a region with a strong forestry and paper industry presence. Pulp and paper facilities like LIMESTONE BAR PIT play a key role in the local economy and supply chain. They require substantial water resources and generate wastewater that must be treated to meet NPDES permit limits. The plant's environmental significance includes managing emissions of particulate matter and volatile organic compounds, as well as solid waste from pulping processes.
Environmental context
Located in rural Monroe County, Alabama, the facility is situated in an area with mixed forest and agricultural land. The region's climate is humid subtropical, with high rainfall that can influence runoff and water quality. Proximity to water bodies may be relevant for effluent discharge. The pulp and paper sector is a known source of air pollutants such as sulfur compounds and particulate matter, as well as water pollutants like BOD and chlorinated compounds. Community proximity is moderate given the rural setting.
Frequently asked questions
LIMESTONE BAR PIT is located at LENA LANDEGGER HIGHWAY (COUNTY ROAD 39) in Perdue Hill, Monroe County, Alabama, United States.
LIMESTONE BAR PIT is a Pulp Paper facility, which processes wood fiber into paper products.
The facility is currently operational.
As a US-based pulp and paper facility, it is subject to EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, and TRI Section 313 reporting.
Pulp and paper mills can release air pollutants like sulfur compounds and particulate matter, and water pollutants such as BOD and chlorinated compounds. They also generate solid waste and require significant water resources.
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