​Odor from New Indy Containerboard

Air Quality Learning Station at First Ward Park

Summary of Responses

Residents of southern Mecklenburg County may observe sulfur-odors (e.g. rotten egg) related to New Indy Containerboard operations in Catawba, SC. MCAQ continues to work with SC DHEC, NC Department of Environmental Quality, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to support the multi-state investigation and monitoring efforts and protect public health. Information about the response to this odor concern is below:

New Indy response

South Carolina response

Monitoring data

EPA response