Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
WEST HELENA WATER UTILITIES
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $5,000 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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SW/CITY OFF OLD LITTLE ROCK RD
WEST HELENA, AR 72390
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- PHILLIPS County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221320
- Inspections
- 4 · last Sep 30, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $5,000 · last Sep 24, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000873840
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.
9
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 | Sep 24, 2025 | Oct 25, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 24, 2025 | Oct 25, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 15, 2025 | May 16, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 23, 2024 | Jan 23, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 23, 2024 | Dec 24, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 24, 2024 | Nov 24, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 15, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 24, 2024 | Oct 25, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Frequency of Sampling Violation | Mar 22, 2022 | Sep 24, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Failure to Monitor for Toxicity Requirements | Mar 22, 2022 | Sep 24, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Mar 22, 2022 | Sep 24, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Mar 2, 2022 | Sep 24, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Nov 30, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 1, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR non-pretreatment) | Feb 28, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 15, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 31, 2004 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Nov 3, 2004 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 8, 2004 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 21, 2004 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 8, 2003 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 20, 2002 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 18, 2000 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 30, 1999 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 15, 1998 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 26, 1997 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 25, 1996 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 10, 1994 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Apr 28, 1994 | Mar 23, 1995 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 28, 1994 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Apr 28, 1994 | Mar 23, 1995 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 1994 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 17, 1993 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Noncompliance with Section 308 Information Request | Jul 8, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 1989 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 1988 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Mar 9, 1988 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 9, 1988 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 1988 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 1987 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 1, 1987 | Jan 21, 1988 | Resolved |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 135.45 kg/d | 113.59 | +19% | Nov 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 124.95 kg/d | 113.59 | +10% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 499.81 kg/d | 408.92 | +22% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 164.12 kg/d | 113.59 | +44% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 119.28 kg/d | 113.59 | +5% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 237.86 kg/d | 113.59 | +109% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.56 mg/L | 25.00 | +14% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 50.20 mg/L | 40.00 | +26% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 207.50 kg/d | 113.59 | +83% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 196.26 kg/d | 113.59 | +73% | Dec 2024 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 119.12 kg/d | 113.59 | +5% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 2,000.00 | +99,999% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 154.54 kg/d | 113.59 | +36% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 117.45 kg/d | 113.59 | +3% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 720.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +80% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 155.90 kg/d | 113.59 | +37% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 134.84 kg/d | 113.59 | +19% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 133.61 kg/d | 113.59 | +18% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 616.44 kg/d | 408.92 | +51% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 471.48 kg/d | 408.92 | +15% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 150.27 kg/d | 113.59 | +32% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 429.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +7% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +50% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 249.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +25% | Jun 2017 | Open |
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.
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case AR-10206 · Sep 24, 2024
$5,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2015-1771 · Jun 18, 2015
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case AR-N00004558 · Sep 10, 1994
$5,000
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case AR-N00003553 · Mar 16, 1994
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case AR-N00003823 · Jan 21, 1994
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case AR-N00002999 · Jul 26, 1993
$500
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case AR-N00002908 · Mar 12, 1993
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1992-N136 · Feb 11, 1992
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1991-N062 · Mar 1, 1991
CWA 309G2B AO For Class II Penalties
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1989-N060 · Sep 19, 1989
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1989-N052 · May 31, 1989
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1988-N028 · Jan 21, 1988
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1987-N025 · Feb 5, 1987
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1986-N075 · May 30, 1986
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