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    Complaint

    127038
    WPC
    5/16/2023
    Other Agency
    Pollution / Spills / Illicit Discharge
    5/16/2023
    15-JUN-2023 01:35PM

    Location based on SITE_ID

    Site ID
    4858
    Site
    Resolute FP US Inc.
    Location
    5020 Highway 11 South
    City
    Calhoun
    Description
    Paper Mill fka Abibow fka Bowater
    County
    McMinn
    EFO Name
    Chattanooga
    Site Owner
    Bowater Incorporated

    Investigation Results

    No Problem Found
    5/17/2023
    5/17/2023

    Complaint Description and Writeup

    Complaint received by TWRA, which had been submitted to Scenic City Fishing anonymously. Forwarded to TDEC on 5/15/23.
    Video showed a dark liquid flowing down an open ditch inside the plant grounds.

    TDEC staff spoke with Resolute personnel confirmed that the ditch and dark liquid flowed to treatment and did not discharge into waters of the state.