OHIO PULP MILLS, INC. - Pulp and Paper Facility in Cincinnati, Ohio

OHIO PULP MILLS, INC. is a pulp and paper facility located at 2100 LOSANTIVILLE AVE in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS code 322110, which corresponds to pulp mills, a sector known for significant water and energy use. As a pulp mill in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). It is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for wastewater discharge and may be required to report toxic releases under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Section 313. The plant's scale is typical of large industrial operations in the Ohio River Valley region. The facility's location in Cincinnati places it within an industrial corridor with access to transportation networks and water resources. Its environmental significance stems from the pulp and paper sector's high water consumption and potential for air emissions, including particulate matter and volatile organic compounds. The plant's operational status and compliance with environmental regulations are critical for local air and water quality.

The pulp and paper industry is inherently pollution-intensive, with primary process emissions including particulate matter, sulfur compounds, and volatile organic compounds. Water usage is high, and wastewater may contain organic pollutants and chlorinated compounds. The facility's location in an urban area like Cincinnati raises considerations for community proximity and potential exposure to emissions. Regulatory oversight under US EPA programs aims to mitigate these impacts through permits and monitoring.