New Indy Containerboard Hartford City Mill - Pulp and Paper Facility in Hartford City, Indiana

New Indy Containerboard Hartford City Mill is a pulp and paper facility located at 501 S Spring St, Hartford City, Indiana, United States. The plant is operational and falls under NAICS codes 322120, 322121, and 322130, indicating its role in paperboard and containerboard manufacturing. As a pulp and paper mill, it is a significant industrial utility in the region, processing wood fiber into paper products. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 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. Pulp and paper mills are subject to specific effluent guidelines and air emission standards, including the Cluster Rule for the pulp and paper industry. The plant's scale is typical for a containerboard mill, with processes such as pulping, bleaching, and papermaking. Environmental and operational significance: The mill serves as a key industrial facility in Blackford County, providing employment and economic activity. Its operations involve water use and wastewater treatment, with potential discharges to local waterways. The plant's proximity to Hartford City means it interacts with the community, and its compliance with environmental regulations is critical for minimizing ecological impact.

The Hartford City area is part of the Midwestern United States, characterized by agricultural and industrial land use. The Mississinewa River and nearby waterways may receive treated effluent from the mill. Pulp and paper production generates wastewater with organic pollutants, and the facility must comply with Clean Water Act discharge permits. Air emissions include particulate matter and volatile organic compounds, regulated under the Clean Air Act. Community proximity raises considerations for odor and noise, typical of such industrial operations.