MOHAWK PAPER MILLS - COHOES MILL: Pulp and Paper Facility in Cohoes, New York

MOHAWK PAPER MILLS - COHOES MILL is a pulp and paper facility located at 465 Saratoga St, Cohoes, New York, in Albany County. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS codes 322121 (Paper (except Newsprint) Mills) and 322222 (Coated and Laminated Paper Manufacturing), reflecting its role in producing specialty papers and coated paper products. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes 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 EPA's Effluent Guidelines and New Source Performance Standards, which govern wastewater discharges and air emissions from the sector. The plant's scale is typical for a mid-sized mill in the Northeast, with processes including pulping, papermaking, and coating. Environmental significance stems from the sector's inherent pollution intensity, including water use, wastewater generation, and air emissions from boilers and drying processes. The facility's proximity to the Hudson River and urban Cohoes underscores the importance of compliance with discharge permits and community right-to-know reporting under TRI. Its operational status indicates ongoing economic activity in the region's industrial base.

The facility is located in Cohoes, New York, within the Hudson River watershed. The surrounding area combines industrial and residential zones, with the river serving as a key ecological and recreational resource. Pulp and paper mills are significant water users and can generate wastewater containing organic compounds, suspended solids, and chlorinated byproducts. Air emissions may include particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, and sulfur compounds from pulping and energy generation. The plant's operations are subject to state and federal environmental permits that set limits on discharges and emissions to protect local water quality and air quality.