Paperworks Industries Inc - Pulp and Paper Mill in Wabash, Indiana

Paperworks Industries Inc is a pulp and paper facility located at 455 W. Factory St., Wabash, Indiana, United States. The plant is operational and falls under the pulp and paper sector, with NAICS code 322130 indicating paperboard mill operations. Its location in Wabash County places it within an industrial region of the Midwest. 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 under the EPA's Pulp and Paper Cluster Rules. Pulp and paper mills are significant industrial utilities due to their water and energy intensity. Paperworks Industries Inc contributes to the local economy in Wabash, providing employment and supporting downstream industries. The plant's environmental performance is governed by permits that limit discharges to water and air, and it must report toxic releases annually under TRI.

The Wabash area in Indiana has a mix of agricultural and industrial land use. Pulp and paper mills like Paperworks Industries Inc can have environmental impacts including water withdrawal, wastewater discharge, and air emissions of particulate matter and volatile organic compounds. The facility's proximity to the Wabash River may influence local water quality considerations. Community proximity is a factor, as the plant is located within the town of Wabash, requiring adherence to local noise and odor regulations.