DEQ
Details for Complaint Number 016782
Complaint Received Date:
03/07/2014
First Site Visit Date:
03/13/2014
Second Site Visit Date:
Third Site Visit Date:
File List:
AFIN:
3500017
Permit Number:
AR0001601
Media:
WN - Water-NPDES
Name:
Graphic Flexible Packaging
County:
Jefferson
Address:
P.O. Box 20700
Pine Bluff,, AR 71612
Pine Bluff,, AR 71612
Site Phone Number:
(870) 541-5046
Site Phone Extension:
55074
Latitude:
34.264710
Longitude:
-92.029031
Fayetteville Shale Related:
N
Fayetteville Shale Violations:
N
First Letter Date:
Second Letter Date:
Third Letter Date:
ERC Event Number:
Action Case ID:
Action Case Name:
Action LIS Number:
Number of Site Visits:
1
Discharge To Stream:
N
Discharge To Stream Name:
N/A
Previous Complaint:
N
Previous Dates Comment:
Inactive Investigation:
Inactive Investigation Reason:
Valid Complaint:
Final Disposition Description:
Invalid
Investigation Comment:
According to Amber Zajac, Technical Department Manager of Graphic Flexible Packaging, the Bag Plant no longer uses solvent-based ink or other materials. All materials used now are water-based. Amber stated that they were granted an exemption from the HW Division last year. All wastewater generated at the Bag Plant is treated at the Graphic Flexible WWTP (AR0001601). The Bag Plant is in the process of adding a Beckhart System to remove the pigment from the ink prior to going to the WWTP. The system is supposed to solidify the pigment to allow proper disposal. The system is currently not completed. I also spoke with Vincent Miles, Boyd Point WWTP Manager, he confirmed that his facility does not receive wastewater from Graphic Flexible Packaging. With the information gathered during the investigation, this complaint appears to be invalid.
[Last modified by MCCABE, 3/14/2014 2:02:10 PM]
Description Comment:
An anonymous complaint came in on Friday through the HW Division regarding Graphics Packaging (formally known as Mid-America Packaging) in Pine Bluff/White Hall. Apparently, they are disposing of inks and solvents at their paper plant (1701 Jefferson Pkwy) and then into their sump ponds prior to it going to the City sewer, according to the complainant. Graphics Packaging apparently got approval for their own wastewater treatment but have not implemented the wastewater treatment process.
Location Comment:
1701 Jefferson Parkway, Pine Bluff, AR 71612.