Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
DECATUR WWTP
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $6,500 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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985 AUSTIN AVE
DECATUR, AR 72722
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- BENTON County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221320
- Inspections
- 3 · last Dec 31, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $6,500 · last Nov 20, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110039810345
Compliance Status (Last 12 Quarters)
Number of calendar quarters, out of the last 12, in which this facility was in violation of its permit. Zero means no recorded violations in that program over the past three years.
7
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Compliance Violations
Individual permit violations recorded by the EPA across air, water, and hazardous waste programs. Open violations are unresolved as of the most recent ECHO data update.
| Program | Type | Violation Date | Return to Compliance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 19, 2025 | Mar 20, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 25, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 25, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 25, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 25, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Failure to Monitor for Toxicity Requirements | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 25, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Mar 16, 2022 | Jun 25, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Mar 16, 2022 | Jun 25, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Nov 16, 2021 | Jun 25, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Nov 16, 2021 | Jun 25, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Frequency of Sampling Violation | Nov 16, 2021 | Jun 25, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Feb 1, 2020 | Jun 25, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 31, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 15, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 15, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 15, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Aug 3, 2015 | Apr 12, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 3, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Aug 3, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 3, 2015 | Apr 12, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 14, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Oct 13, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Oct 13, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Oct 13, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Jul 31, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Feb 16, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 7, 2005 | Mar 17, 2005 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 7, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 31, 2004 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 16, 2004 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 1, 2003 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 1, 2003 | Mar 25, 2004 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 1, 2003 | Apr 1, 2004 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 1, 2003 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Oct 31, 2003 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 27, 2003 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 10, 2002 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 1, 2002 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 23, 2002 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jan 29, 2002 | Aug 4, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Jan 29, 2002 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jan 29, 2002 | Aug 4, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jan 29, 2002 | Aug 4, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 30, 2001 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 19, 2000 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 18, 2000 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 12, 2000 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 24, 1998 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 30, 1998 | — | Open |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.80 mg/L | 6.20 | +10% | Feb 2026 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.30 mg/L | 3.20 | +3% | Oct 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.74 kg/d | 23.02 | +12% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.80 mg/L | 1.60 | +13% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.80 mg/L | 3.20 | +113% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.20 mg/L | 1.60 | +38% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.51 kg/d | 23.02 | +37% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.21 kg/d | 7.17 | +70% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.30 mg/L | 0.80 | +63% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.80 mg/L | 0.50 | +60% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 40.27 kg/d | 23.02 | +75% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.80 mg/L | 3.20 | +50% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.70 mg/L | 1.60 | +69% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.20 mg/L | 4.00 | +130% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.90 mg/L | 1.70 | +129% | Apr 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 53.62 kg/d | 24.47 | +119% | Apr 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.20 mg/L | 4.10 | +124% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.80 mg/L | 6.20 | +123% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 120.76 kg/d | 58.97 | +105% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.80 mg/L | 0.80 | +375% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.16 mg/L | 0.50 | +132% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.10 mg/L | 6.20 | +31% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.89 kg/d | 7.17 | +108% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.71 mg/L | 0.50 | +42% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.20 mg/L | 0.80 | +300% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.70 mg/L | 6.20 | +266% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.20 mg/L | 4.10 | +149% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrite + Nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +20% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.94 kg/d | 7.17 | +39% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 130.03 kg/d | 58.97 | +120% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.90 mg/L | 0.80 | +513% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.46 mg/L | 0.50 | +392% | Dec 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.50 mg/L | 6.20 | +5% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.19 kg/d | 7.17 | +321% | Dec 2024 | Resolved |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.00 mg/L | 6.30 | +5% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.03 kg/d | 7.17 | +123% | Nov 2024 | Resolved |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.00 mg/L | 6.30 | +5% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.60 mg/L | 0.80 | +475% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.10 mg/L | 0.50 | +120% | Nov 2024 | Resolved |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.60 mg/L | 6.00 | +7% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.40 mg/L | 3.20 | +69% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrite + Nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.30 mg/L | 10.00 | +73% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.80 mg/L | 1.60 | +13% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.40 mg/L | 6.00 | +10% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.11 kg/d | 23.02 | +9% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.30 mg/L | 3.20 | +284% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Nitrite + Nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.60 mg/L | 10.00 | +16% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.20 mg/L | 1.60 | +38% | Aug 2024 | Resolved |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.50 mg/L | 6.00 | +8% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.64 kg/d | 23.02 | +42% | Aug 2024 | Resolved |
Enforcement Actions
Formal enforcement cases brought by the EPA or state agencies, including administrative orders and civil penalties assessed. Penalty amounts reflect what was formally assessed, not necessarily what was collected.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2025-0129 · Nov 20, 2025
$1,000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case AR-10315 · Jun 25, 2024
$4,500
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case AR-8025-CAO · Jan 10, 2017
$5,250
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2015-1774 · Jun 30, 2015
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case AR-N00003431 · Aug 10, 2002
$5,000
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case AR-N00004844 · Jun 10, 1997
$1,700
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case AR-N00004746 · Nov 10, 1996
$10,000
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case AR-N00003882 · Nov 12, 1993
$3,000
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case AR-N00000129 · Aug 31, 1989
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case AR-N00000194 · Jan 18, 1989
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case AR-N00002229 · Aug 15, 1988
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case AR-N00000290 · Jun 15, 1988
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1987-N051 · Sep 30, 1987
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1987-N027 · Dec 17, 1986
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1986-N025 · Aug 29, 1986
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1986-N076 · May 30, 1986
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