Mississippi River Pulp, LLC - Pulp and Paper Facility in Natchez, Mississippi

Mississippi River Pulp, LLC is a pulp and paper facility located at 30 Majorca Road in Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS codes 322110 (Pulp Mills), 322121 (Paper Mills), and 322291 (Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing), indicating a diversified production scope within the pulp and paper sector. 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. As a pulp and paper mill, it is subject to specific effluent guidelines and air emission standards for the industry. The plant's location along the Mississippi River provides access to water resources and transportation, typical for large-scale pulp and paper operations. The pulp and paper industry is known for its significant water and energy use, as well as emissions of pollutants such as particulate matter, sulfur compounds, and volatile organic compounds. Mississippi River Pulp, LLC's environmental impact is managed through permits and compliance with EPA regulations. The facility's proximity to the Mississippi River underscores the importance of water quality management to protect aquatic ecosystems and downstream communities.

The facility is situated near the Mississippi River in Natchez, Mississippi, an area with a humid subtropical climate. The pulp and paper sector is inherently pollution-intensive, with primary process emissions including particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and volatile organic compounds. Water discharges may contain organic pollutants, chlorinated compounds, and suspended solids. Community proximity to the plant requires careful management of air and water emissions to minimize health and environmental impacts.