WAUSAU-MOSINEE PAPER CORP. - Pulp and Paper Facility in Mosinee, Wisconsin

WAUSAU-MOSINEE PAPER CORP. is a pulp and paper facility located at 1244 Kronenwetter Drive in Mosinee, Wisconsin, within Marathon County. 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 operates at a scale typical for the industry in the United States, with processes that involve pulping, bleaching, and papermaking. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforces multi-media environmental laws including the Clean Air Act (CAA) for emissions, the Clean Water Act (CWA) for wastewater discharges, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) for waste management. Additionally, as a pulp and paper mill, it may be subject to TRI Section 313 reporting for toxic chemical releases. The plant's operations are typical of the sector, which is known for high water and energy use, as well as potential releases of pollutants such as particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, and chlorinated compounds. Environmentally, the facility's location in central Wisconsin places it within a region with abundant water resources from the Wisconsin River basin. The plant's wastewater treatment and discharge practices are critical for protecting local water quality. Its operational status and compliance with EPA regulations are important for the surrounding community and ecosystems. The facility contributes to the local economy by providing jobs and supporting the paper industry supply chain.

The facility is located in Mosinee, Wisconsin, within the Wisconsin River watershed. The region's industrial history includes pulp and paper manufacturing, which can impact local water resources through effluent discharges. The plant's operations involve processes that generate air emissions (e.g., particulate matter, sulfur compounds) and solid waste (e.g., sludge). Proximity to residential areas necessitates stringent environmental management to minimize community exposure. Regulatory oversight by the US EPA under the Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act helps mitigate these impacts.