STRATHMORE PAPER CO TURNERS FALLS - Pulp and Paper Facility in Turners Falls, Massachusetts

STRATHMORE PAPER CO TURNERS FALLS is a pulp and paper facility located on Canal Street in Turners Falls, Massachusetts. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS code 322120, which covers paper mills. As a pulp and paper facility, it is part of a sector known for significant water and energy use. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes multi-media environmental regulations such as 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 air emissions, wastewater discharges, waste management, and chemical reporting for industrial facilities. Pulp and paper mills are typically large-scale operations with substantial environmental footprints. The plant's location in Massachusetts places it within a region with stringent state-level environmental standards. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing compliance with applicable permits and regulations.

The facility is located in Turners Falls, a village in western Massachusetts along the Connecticut River. The region has a mix of industrial and residential areas, with the river providing a key water resource. Pulp and paper mills can generate air emissions (e.g., particulate matter, volatile organic compounds) and wastewater with high organic loads. Community proximity and waterbody sensitivity are important factors for environmental oversight.