USM CORP TEXON DIV-RUSSELL - Pulp and Paper Facility in Russell, Massachusetts

USM CORP TEXON DIV-RUSSELL is a pulp and paper facility located at 1190 Huntington Road in Russell, Massachusetts, within Hampden County. The plant is operational and serves as part of the industrial utilities sector in the United States, specifically in the pulp and paper industry. As a pulp and paper facility, it operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which includes 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 emissions, wastewater discharge, waste management, and chemical reporting for industrial facilities. The facility's location in western Massachusetts places it within a region with a mix of industrial and natural environments. Pulp and paper plants are significant water users and can have substantial environmental footprints, including air emissions and wastewater discharge. The plant's operational status indicates ongoing activity subject to EPA compliance and monitoring.

The facility is situated in Russell, Massachusetts, near the Westfield River, a tributary of the Connecticut River. Pulp and paper operations typically involve high water consumption and potential discharges of organic pollutants, requiring permits under the Clean Water Act. Air emissions may include particulate matter and volatile organic compounds, regulated under the Clean Air Act. The surrounding area includes residential communities and natural habitats, making environmental management critical.