Unicell Paper Mills (Indiana), Inc. - Pulp and Paper Facility in Brownstown, Indiana

Unicell Paper Mills (Indiana), Inc. is a pulp and paper facility located at 1220 W. Spring St., Brownstown, Indiana, in Jackson County. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS codes 322121 and 322122, indicating it engages in pulp and paper manufacturing. As a medium-to-large scale facility in the sector, it contributes to the regional industrial base. 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), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Section 313 reporting. Pulp and paper mills typically involve chemical pulping or recycling processes, with significant water and energy use, and are subject to effluent guidelines and air emission standards. Environmental significance includes potential impacts on local water resources and air quality due to process emissions and wastewater discharge. The plant's location in a rural area of southern Indiana may influence community proximity and local environmental monitoring. Its operational status indicates ongoing contribution to the paper products supply chain.

The facility is situated in Brownstown, Indiana, a rural area in Jackson County. Pulp and paper mills are associated with high water usage, wastewater discharge containing organic pollutants, and air emissions from boilers and chemical recovery processes. The local environmental context includes potential impacts on nearby waterways and air quality, regulated under the Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act. Community proximity is moderate, with the plant located in an industrial area.