Overview
WESTVACO CORP BERYL is a pulp and paper facility in Beryl, West Virginia, United States. It is operational and located at Old Beryl Rd, 0.5 mi E of Rt 46.
WESTVACO CORP BERYL is a pulp and paper facility located in Beryl, Mineral County, West Virginia, United States. The plant is operational and situated at Old Beryl Rd, 0.5 mi E of Rt 46, with coordinates 39.453611, -79.056111. As part of the pulp and paper sector, this facility represents a significant industrial operation in the region. The pulp and paper industry in the United States is regulated under the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Facilities like WESTVACO CORP BERYL are subject to EPA multi-media regulations and must report emissions under TRI Section 313. Typical processes include pulping, bleaching, and papermaking, which involve significant water and energy use. The facility's location in West Virginia places it within a region with a history of industrial activity. The environmental context includes proximity to local waterways and communities, requiring adherence to discharge permits and emission controls. The plant's role in the pulp and paper sector contributes to the local economy and industrial landscape.
Environmental context
The pulp and paper sector is known for high water consumption, wastewater discharge, and air emissions from boilers and recovery furnaces. In West Virginia, facilities must comply with state and federal regulations, including NPDES permits for water discharges and air permits under the CAA. The proximity to communities in Beryl necessitates careful management of odors, noise, and potential pollutants. The facility's operations are subject to EPA's Cluster Rules for pulp and paper mills, which set limits on toxic air and water pollutants.
Frequently asked questions
WESTVACO CORP BERYL is located at Old Beryl Rd, 0.5 mi E of Rt 46, in Beryl, Mineral County, West Virginia, United States.
WESTVACO CORP BERYL is a pulp and paper facility, which involves processes such as pulping, bleaching, and papermaking.
Pulp and paper facilities in the US are regulated under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, and TRI Section 313. They must comply with EPA's Cluster Rules and obtain NPDES permits for water discharges.
Pulp and paper mills can have significant environmental impacts including high water usage, wastewater discharge, air emissions from boilers, and solid waste generation. Proper treatment and controls are required to minimize these effects.
Yes, WESTVACO CORP BERYL is listed as operational.
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