Overview
The Procter & Gamble Paper Product Co in Oxnard, California, is an operational pulp and paper facility. It operates under US EPA regulations including CAA, CWA, and RCRA.
The Procter & Gamble Paper Product Co is a pulp and paper facility located at 800 N Rice Ave, Oxnard, California, in Ventura County. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS codes 322120, 322121, 322122, 322291, 325611, and 339999, indicating a diverse range of paper and chemical manufacturing activities. As part of a major consumer goods company, this facility contributes to the production of tissue and paper products for the North American market. Operating in the United States, this facility is subject to comprehensive environmental regulations under the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Section 313 reporting. The pulp and paper sector is known for its high water and energy use, as well as emissions of particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, and other pollutants. Typical technologies include chemical pulping (kraft or sulfite) and bleaching processes, though specific processes at this site are not detailed. The facility's location in Oxnard, near the Pacific coast, places it in a region with significant agricultural and urban water demands. Its operations may impact local water resources and air quality, requiring adherence to stringent permits. The plant's role in producing essential consumer goods underscores its economic importance, while its environmental footprint necessitates robust pollution control measures.
Environmental context
Oxnard, California, lies in a semi-arid coastal region with Mediterranean climate, where water resources are critical for agriculture and urban use. The pulp and paper industry is inherently water-intensive and generates wastewater containing organic compounds, solids, and potentially chlorinated organics from bleaching. Air emissions may include particulate matter, sulfur compounds, and volatile organic compounds. Proximity to residential areas and sensitive ecosystems like the Channel Islands requires careful management of discharges and emissions under California's stringent environmental laws.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 800 N Rice Ave, Oxnard, California 93030, in Ventura County, United States.
This pulp and paper facility produces paper products, likely including tissue and other consumer paper goods, as part of Procter & Gamble's operations.
The plant must comply with US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA for waste management, and TRI reporting for toxic releases.
Pulp and paper plants can generate air emissions (particulates, VOCs, sulfur compounds), wastewater with organic pollutants, and solid waste. They also require significant water and energy resources.
Oxnard's coastal Mediterranean climate and water scarcity heighten the importance of water conservation and pollution control. The facility must manage its discharges to protect local water bodies and air quality.
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