The Washington Department of Ecology (WSDOE) is reviewing for renewal the PT Paper Mill’s (PTPC) Draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Wastewater discharges from the mill, which have been going on for over 100 years, are regulated by the WDOE. Ecology is proposing a draft NPDES permit renewal for PTPC.
PTPC produces pulp by both chemical kraft process and from the repulping of old corrugated cardboard. All of the cardboard recycled in Jefferson County and other areas goes to the mill for repulping. The pulp is sold or used to make paper products, such as liner board for cardboard boxes.
The mill is seeking to discharge about 7% more effluent and 2% greater suspended solids. The permit includes new water-quality based limits for benzo(a)anthracene, chlordane and pentachlorophenol.
The permit includes some new studies of pollutants in Port Townsend Bay, requirements to minimize spills of certain chemicals to the wastewater treatment plant, an odor minimization study and other items.
You can send written comments to the Dept of Ecology HQ in Lacey (see document below for more specific info) and a public meeting and hearing will take place on December 4th, at 5:30 PM at the USO building (Bldg 326) Fort Worden. Interpretation services are available.
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