Overview
The Procter & Gamble Paper Products Co in Jackson, Missouri, is an operational pulp and paper facility. It operates under US EPA regulations, including CAA, CWA, and RCRA, and is subject to TRI Section 313 reporting.
The Procter & Gamble Paper Products Co is a pulp and paper facility located at 14484 State Highway 177 in Jackson, Missouri, United States. The plant is operational and falls under NAICS codes 322121, 322220, 322224, and 322291, indicating a diverse range of paper manufacturing activities including pulp mills, paper mills, and converted paper product manufacturing. As a pulp and paper facility in the United States, it operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This includes compliance with the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Section 313 reporting requirements. The facility is likely subject to specific effluent guidelines and air emission standards for the pulp and paper industry. The plant's location in Cape Girardeau County places it in a region with a mix of agricultural and industrial activities. The facility's environmental significance stems from its potential discharges to water bodies and air emissions typical of pulp and paper production, including particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, and wastewater with high biological oxygen demand. Community proximity considerations are relevant given the plant's location near Jackson.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in southeastern Missouri, an area characterized by the Mississippi River floodplain and a mix of agricultural and industrial land use. The pulp and paper sector is known for its high water usage and potential for significant wastewater discharges containing organic pollutants, solids, and chemicals. Air emissions may include particulate matter, sulfur compounds, and volatile organic compounds from pulping and papermaking processes. The plant's proximity to the Mississippi River and local communities underscores the importance of regulatory compliance under the Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act to mitigate environmental and health impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 14484 State Highway 177, Jackson, Missouri 63755, United States, in Cape Girardeau County.
The facility is a pulp and paper plant engaged in manufacturing paper products, including pulp, paper, and converted paper products, as indicated by its NAICS codes.
The facility must comply with US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and Toxics Release Inventory reporting requirements.
Pulp and paper mills typically generate wastewater with high organic load, air emissions of particulate matter and sulfur compounds, and solid waste. They are subject to strict effluent guidelines and emission standards.
Located near the Mississippi River and residential areas, the facility must manage water discharges and air emissions carefully to protect water quality and community health, under EPA oversight.
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