ND Fairmont LLC - Fairmont Facility: Pulp and Paper Plant in Fairmont, West Virginia

ND Fairmont LLC - Fairmont Facility is a pulp and paper plant located at 702 AFR Rd, Fairmont, West Virginia, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 322110, which corresponds to pulp mills. It is situated in Marion County, with coordinates 39.521914, -80.130122. As a pulp and paper facility, it operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Section 313 reporting. The pulp and paper sector is known for its significant water and energy use, as well as emissions of pollutants such as particulate matter and volatile organic compounds. The facility's environmental significance lies in its potential impact on local water resources and air quality. Pulp and paper mills often require large volumes of water for processing and may discharge treated effluent. The plant's location in Fairmont, a community in West Virginia, underscores the importance of regulatory compliance to mitigate environmental and health risks.

The facility is located in Fairmont, West Virginia, within the Appalachian region. The area is characterized by mixed industrial and residential land use. Pulp and paper operations can generate air emissions including particulate matter and sulfur compounds, and require substantial water for processing. Proximity to the Monongahela River may influence water discharge considerations. The local environmental context includes potential impacts on air quality and water resources, necessitating adherence to EPA regulations.