Overview
ONYX SPECIALTY PAPERS INC - WILLOW MILL is a pulp and paper facility located in Lee, Massachusetts, United States. It operates under NAICS codes 322110, 322120, and 322121, indicating specialty paper production.
ONYX SPECIALTY PAPERS INC - WILLOW MILL is a pulp and paper facility situated at 40 Willow St, Lee, Massachusetts, in Berkshire County. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS codes 322110 (Pulp Mills), 322120 (Paper Mills), and 322121 (Paperboard Mills), reflecting its role in specialty paper manufacturing. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, 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. As a pulp and paper mill, it is subject to EPA's Effluent Guidelines and New Source Performance Standards for the pulp, paper, and paperboard industry. The Willow Mill contributes to the regional industrial landscape of western Massachusetts. Its environmental significance stems from the pulp and paper sector's inherent pollution intensity, including process emissions and wastewater discharges. The facility's proximity to the Housatonic River watershed underscores the importance of compliance with water quality regulations.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the Housatonic River watershed, a region with sensitive aquatic ecosystems. Pulp and paper mills are associated with high water usage, organic pollutant loads, and potential releases of chlorinated compounds. The surrounding area includes mixed forest and residential zones, making community proximity a relevant factor for air and water quality monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 40 Willow St, Lee, Massachusetts 01260, in Berkshire County, United States.
It is a pulp and paper mill producing specialty papers, as indicated by its NAICS codes for pulp mills, paper mills, and paperboard mills.
The facility must comply with US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, and TRI reporting. It is subject to industry-specific effluent guidelines and air emission standards.
The facility is currently operational, contributing to the regional industrial capacity for specialty paper production.
Pulp and paper mills can have significant environmental impacts including high water consumption, wastewater discharges with organic pollutants, and air emissions from boilers and recovery furnaces. Regulatory frameworks aim to minimize these through permits and technology standards.
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