OMNIA ADVANCED MATERIALS LLC - Pulp and Paper Facility in Beaver Falls, New York

OMNIA ADVANCED MATERIALS LLC is a pulp and paper facility situated at 9567 Main Street, Beaver Falls, New York, in Lewis County. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS code 322121, which corresponds to paper (except newsprint) mills. This places it within the broader industrial utilities sector focused on pulp and paper production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforces multi-media environmental regulations including 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 specific effluent guidelines and air emission standards. The scale of the facility is typical for a paper mill in the region, contributing to the local industrial base. Pulp and paper production involves significant water and energy use, and the plant's environmental significance includes its role in the local economy and potential impacts on air and water quality. The facility's proximity to the community of Beaver Falls underscores the importance of regulatory compliance and environmental management in its operations.

The facility is located in Beaver Falls, New York, a rural area in Lewis County. The region's environmental context includes proximity to the Black River and other water bodies, which may be sensitive to industrial discharges. 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. Air emissions may include particulate matter, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and odorous sulfur compounds. Community proximity necessitates robust environmental controls to mitigate impacts on local residents and ecosystems.