Weyerhaeuser Co - Hawesville Operations: Pulp and Paper Facility in Hawesville, Kentucky

Weyerhaeuser Co - Hawesville Operations is a pulp and paper facility located at 58 Wescot Rd, Hawesville, Hancock County, Kentucky. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS codes 322110, 322120, and 322121, indicating integrated pulp and paperboard manufacturing. As part of the larger Weyerhaeuser company, this facility contributes to the regional industrial base. The facility operates under the US EPA's multi-media regulatory framework, including the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and TRI Section 313 reporting. Pulp and paper mills are significant water users and typically require NPDES permits for wastewater discharge. The plant's processes involve chemical pulping, bleaching, and papermaking, which generate air emissions and solid waste. This facility plays a key role in the local economy and industrial landscape of Hancock County. Its environmental significance stems from potential emissions of volatile organic compounds, particulate matter, and wastewater containing organic pollutants. Compliance with EPA regulations and state permits is critical for minimizing environmental impact and protecting community health.

The Hawesville facility is situated in a rural area near the Ohio River, which influences local water resources and ecosystems. Pulp and paper operations can impact air quality through emissions of sulfur compounds and particulate matter, and water quality through discharge of organic matter and chlorinated compounds. The proximity to the river necessitates careful management of wastewater to protect aquatic life. Kentucky's industrial mix includes manufacturing and agriculture, and the plant's operations are subject to state and federal environmental oversight.