Specialty Minerals Inc - Pulp and Paper Facility in Ticonderoga, New York

Specialty Minerals Inc is an operational pulp and paper facility located in Ticonderoga, New York, United States. The plant is situated at 478 Shore Airport Rd in Essex County, a region known for its industrial history. As a pulp and paper facility, it operates within a sector that involves significant water and energy use, as well as chemical processing for 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. These regulations govern emissions, wastewater discharge, waste management, and chemical reporting for industrial facilities. The plant's scale is typical for a specialty minerals and paper processing operation in the region. As a pulp and paper facility, Specialty Minerals Inc plays a role in the local industrial economy, providing materials for paper production. The plant's environmental significance is tied to its compliance with EPA standards, which aim to minimize air and water pollution. The facility's location in Ticonderoga, near Lake Champlain, underscores the importance of responsible wastewater treatment and emissions control to protect local water resources.

The facility is located in Ticonderoga, New York, near Lake Champlain, a major freshwater resource. The pulp and paper sector is known for high water consumption and potential pollutant releases, including organic compounds and suspended solids. The plant's proximity to the lake necessitates rigorous wastewater treatment and adherence to Clean Water Act permits to prevent eutrophication and protect aquatic ecosystems. Additionally, air emissions from paper processing, such as particulate matter and volatile organic compounds, are regulated under the Clean Air Act.