VERSO TECHNICAL CENTER - Pulp and Paper Facility in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

VERSO TECHNICAL CENTER is a pulp and paper facility located at 300 N BIRON DR, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 322100 and 322121, indicating pulp mill and paper mill operations. It is situated in Wood County, within the state's industrial papermaking region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforces multi-media environmental regulations. These include the Clean Air Act (CAA) for air emissions, the Clean Water Act (CWA) for wastewater discharges, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) for hazardous waste management. As a pulp and paper plant, it is subject to specific effluent guidelines and air emission standards under these acts. The pulp and paper sector is known for its significant water and energy use, as well as potential releases of pollutants such as particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, and chlorinated compounds. The facility's location in Wisconsin, a state with a strong paper industry history, places it within a community that relies on this sector for economic activity. Its operational status indicates ongoing compliance with environmental permits and monitoring requirements.

The facility is located in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, an area with a strong industrial history centered on paper manufacturing. The region's proximity to the Wisconsin River provides water resources for industrial processes, but also raises considerations for water quality management under the Clean Water Act. The pulp and paper sector is associated with emissions of sulfur compounds, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter, which are regulated under the Clean Air Act. Community proximity to the facility necessitates adherence to air and water quality standards to minimize environmental and health impacts.