Sealed Air Corp/Reading Plt - Pulp and Paper Facility in Reading, Pennsylvania

Sealed Air Corp/Reading Plt is a pulp and paper facility located at 450 Riverfront Drive, Reading, Pennsylvania, in Berks County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 322120, 322121, and 541940, indicating paper mills and related services. As a pulp and paper plant, it operates within a sector known for significant water and energy use. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforces 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 in the US are subject to stringent effluent guidelines and air emission standards, often requiring permits for wastewater discharge and air emissions. The plant's location along the Schuylkill River provides access to water resources essential for pulp and paper production. The facility's environmental significance lies in its potential impact on local water quality and air emissions, typical of the sector. Compliance with EPA regulations ensures monitoring and control of pollutants, contributing to the region's industrial landscape.

The facility is situated in Reading, Pennsylvania, within the Schuylkill River watershed. Pulp and paper mills are associated with high water consumption and potential discharge of organic pollutants, suspended solids, and chemicals. The local environmental context includes proximity to residential areas and the river, necessitating robust wastewater treatment and air pollution controls under EPA oversight.