Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc. - Pulp and Paper Facility in Bennington, New Hampshire

Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc. is a pulp and paper facility located at 117 Antrim Road in Bennington, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS codes 322120, 322121, and 322220, indicating paper mills and paperboard manufacturing. As a pulp and paper facility, it represents a sector with significant water and energy use. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes multi-media environmental permits under 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 typically use chemical pulping or mechanical processes, and this facility likely employs similar technologies common in the New England region. Monadnock Paper Mills is one of the oldest continuously operating paper mills in the United States, with a history dating back to the 19th century. Its location in rural New Hampshire provides access to forest resources and water from the Contoocook River watershed. The facility's environmental significance includes its role in the local economy and its compliance with stringent state and federal environmental standards.

The facility is situated in Bennington, New Hampshire, within the Merrimack River watershed. Pulp and paper mills are known for high water consumption and potential releases of pollutants such as biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), total suspended solids (TSS), and chlorinated compounds. The local environment includes mixed forest and agricultural land, with the Contoocook River providing water resources. Community proximity is moderate, with Bennington being a small town. Regulatory oversight by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services and US EPA ensures compliance with water quality standards and air emission limits.