Overview
WESTROCK MILL DIVISION is a pulp and paper facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee, operating under US EPA regulations. It processes wood fiber into paper products, serving industrial and commercial markets.
WESTROCK MILL DIVISION is a pulp and paper facility located at 701 MANUFACTURERS ROAD in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS codes 322110 (Pulp Mills), 322130 (Paperboard Mills), and 322212 (Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing), indicating a vertically integrated operation from pulp production to finished paperboard products. As part of the WestRock company, it is a significant industrial facility in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Pulp and paper mills are subject to specific effluent guidelines and air emission standards, such as the Pulp and Paper MACT standards. The plant likely uses chemical pulping processes (e.g., Kraft) and has on-site wastewater treatment to manage process water. This facility plays a key role in the local economy of Hamilton County, providing jobs and supporting downstream industries such as packaging and printing. Its location near the Tennessee River provides access to water resources essential for pulp and paper production. The plant's environmental performance is subject to TRI reporting under Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, and it must manage solid waste including sludge and chemical byproducts.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Chattanooga, a city in the Tennessee Valley with a humid subtropical climate. The nearby Tennessee River is a major water source and receiving waterbody for treated effluent. Pulp and paper mills are significant water users and can generate air emissions including particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, and odorous sulfur compounds. The plant's proximity to residential areas may raise community concerns about air quality and odor. Regulatory oversight includes EPA's Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) for chemical hazards and state-level permits under the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
Frequently asked questions
WESTROCK MILL DIVISION is located at 701 MANUFACTURERS ROAD in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States.
The facility produces pulp and paper products, including paperboard used for packaging, under NAICS codes 322110, 322130, and 322212.
The facility must comply with US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and RCRA. It is subject to pulp and paper MACT standards and TRI reporting.
Pulp and paper mills consume large amounts of water and energy, and can release air pollutants like particulate matter and sulfur compounds. Wastewater treatment is critical to protect receiving waters.
The facility is currently operational, as indicated in the public record.
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