Manufacturing Solutions International, LLC - Pulp and Paper Plant in Portage, Indiana

Manufacturing Solutions International, LLC is a pulp and paper facility located at 5900 Carlson Avenue in Portage, Indiana, United States. The plant operates in Porter County and is classified under NAICS code 322121, which corresponds to paper (except newsprint) mills. As an operational facility in the industrial utilities sector, it contributes to the regional production of paper products. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforces multi-media environmental 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. Pulp and paper mills are typically subject to effluent guidelines under the CWA and air emission standards under the CAA, particularly for criteria pollutants and hazardous air pollutants. The plant's scale, based on its NAICS classification, suggests it is a medium to large facility typical of the U.S. paper industry. The environmental significance of this facility lies in its potential emissions and wastewater discharges common to pulp and paper manufacturing, including particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, and organic pollutants in wastewater. Its location in Portage, near the southern shore of Lake Michigan, places it in an area with sensitive aquatic ecosystems. The facility's compliance with EPA regulations is critical for minimizing its environmental footprint and protecting local water quality.

The facility is situated in Portage, Indiana, near the Lake Michigan shoreline, an area with significant ecological value. Pulp and paper mills are known for high water usage and potential releases of pollutants such as chlorinated compounds, dioxins, and suspended solids. The proximity to Lake Michigan underscores the importance of stringent wastewater treatment and adherence to Clean Water Act discharge permits. Additionally, air emissions from the plant, including particulate matter and sulfur compounds, may affect local air quality, necessitating compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).