Overview
Twin Rivers Paper Company - Lyonsdale is an operational pulp and paper facility in Lyons Falls, New York. The plant operates under US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and RCRA.
Twin Rivers Paper Company - Lyonsdale is a pulp and paper facility located at 7801 Lyonsdale Rd in Lyons Falls, Lewis County, New York. The plant is operational and serves as a key industrial utility in the region, processing wood fiber into paper products. As a pulp and paper mill, it falls under the industrial sector with significant environmental oversight. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforces multi-media compliance including the Clean Air Act (CAA) for emissions, Clean Water Act (CWA) for wastewater discharges, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) for waste management. Pulp and paper mills typically use chemical pulping processes (kraft or sulfite) that generate air pollutants like particulate matter and sulfur compounds, as well as wastewater with high biological oxygen demand. The plant's scale is consistent with medium-to-large operations in the region. Environmental significance of this facility includes its role in the local economy and its potential impact on nearby waterways and air quality. The plant's proximity to the Black River and surrounding communities necessitates stringent permit compliance and monitoring. As part of the pulp and paper sector, it contributes to the regional industrial base while adhering to EPA's sector-specific guidelines and best available control technologies.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Lewis County, New York, near the Black River. Pulp and paper mills are known for high water usage and potential releases of chlorinated compounds, dioxins, and volatile organic compounds. The local environment includes mixed hardwood forests and agricultural land, with the Black River providing both water supply and receiving water for treated effluent. Community proximity to the plant requires careful management of odor and noise, as well as compliance with state and federal air and water quality standards.
Frequently asked questions
Twin Rivers Paper Company - Lyonsdale is located at 7801 Lyonsdale Rd, Lyons Falls, New York 13368, in Lewis County, United States.
It is a pulp and paper facility that processes wood fiber into paper products. It operates under the industrial utilities sector.
The plant must comply with US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act (CAA) for emissions, Clean Water Act (CWA) for wastewater, and RCRA for waste management. It also follows TRI Section 313 reporting requirements.
Key concerns include air emissions of particulate matter and sulfur compounds, wastewater with high organic loads, and solid waste from pulping processes. Proper treatment and monitoring are required to minimize environmental impact.
Located near the Black River, the plant must manage water intake and discharge carefully to protect aquatic ecosystems. Its rural setting requires coordination with local communities on odor and noise control.
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