Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
HELENA INDUSTRIES, LLC
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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101 MARTIN LUTHER KING DRIVE (HIGHWAY 49)
WEST HELENA, AR 72390
View on map ↗ - County
- PHILLIPS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325320
- Inspections
- 2 · last Apr 11, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 27, 2017
- Registry ID
- 110000452359
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
4
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
TRI Toxic Chemical Releases
Annual pounds of each toxic chemical released to air, water, and land, as reported to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Carcinogen (♦) and PFAS designations are per EPA and IARC classifications.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-68% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | -100% |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 5 | — |
| 2019 | 120 | +2291% |
| 2020 | 48 | -60% |
| 2021 | 129 | +169% |
| 2022 | 112 | -13% |
| 2023 | 0 | -100% |
| 2024 | 2 | — |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propiconazole | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Paraquat dichloride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Bifenthrin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Triphenyltin hydroxide | 2 | 2 | — | — | 0 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triphenyltin hydroxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Triphenyltin hydroxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Bifenthrin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Propiconazole | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 112 | 112 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propiconazole | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Bifenthrin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Propanil | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 127 | 127 | — | — | — | |
| Triphenyltin hydroxide | 2 | 2 | — | — | 0 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Propiconazole | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Bifenthrin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 45 | 45 | — | — | 3,686 | |
| Triphenyltin hydroxide | 3 | 3 | — | — | 5 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propiconazole | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 120 | 120 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Propiconazole | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Bifenthrin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Triphenyltin hydroxide | 5 | 5 | — | — | 5 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triphenyltin hydroxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Propiconazole | — | — | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triphenyltin hydroxide | — | — | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bifenthrin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Triphenyltin hydroxide | 5 | 5 | — | — | 5 |
Waste Management & Recycling
How this facility manages toxic chemicals beyond direct releases — through recycling, energy recovery, and on-site or off-site treatment. Data from the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triphenyltin hydroxide | — | — | — | 0 |
Off-Site Transfer Destinations
Facilities to which toxic chemicals were transferred for disposal, recycling, energy recovery, or treatment during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Destination | Chemical | Disposal | Recycling | Energy Rec. | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AMERICAN BIO MASS LLC
WALTERBORO, SC
|
Triphenyltin hydroxide | — | — | — | 0 |
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 achieved late but reported | Feb 1, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 1, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Feb 1, 2025 | Apr 22, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 1, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 1, 2025 | Apr 22, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 26, 2022 | Aug 4, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 26, 2022 | Aug 2, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 26, 2022 | Aug 2, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 29, 2019 | Jun 7, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Nov 21, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 26, 2015 | Nov 4, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 26, 2015 | Nov 4, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 26, 2015 | Nov 4, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Oct 26, 2015 | Nov 4, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Oct 26, 2015 | Nov 4, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | May 1, 2013 | Sep 1, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 1, 2013 | Sep 1, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 30, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 30, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 30, 2011 | Aug 10, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 30, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Apr 30, 2011 | Aug 10, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 30, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 1, 1999 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 18, 1993 | Aug 1, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 23, 1989 | Apr 6, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 23, 1989 | May 18, 1993 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - D. pulex | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 % | 62.00 | +100% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - P. promelas | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 47.00 % | 62.00 | +24% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [low level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 50.90 mg/L | 50.00 | +2% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.60 mg/L | 10.00 | +36% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - D. pulex | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.00 % | 62.00 | +58% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - D. pulex | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.00 % | 62.00 | +58% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - P. promelas | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.40 % | 62.00 | +69% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - P. promelas | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.40 % | 62.00 | +69% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [low level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 150.00 mg/L | 75.00 | +100% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [low level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 150.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +200% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [low level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 522.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +944% | Jun 2021 | Resolved |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [low level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 522.00 mg/L | 75.00 | +596% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [low level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 72.60 mg/L | 50.00 | +45% | Mar 2021 | Resolved |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - D. pulex | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.00 % | 62.00 | +58% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - D. pulex | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.00 % | 62.00 | +58% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - D. pulex | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.00 % | 62.00 | +44% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - D. pulex | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.00 % | 62.00 | +44% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [low level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 258.00 mg/L | 75.00 | +244% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [low level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 258.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +416% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - D. pulex | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 % | 62.00 | +100% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - P. promelas | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.50 % | 62.00 | +80% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - D. pulex | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 % | 62.00 | +100% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - P. promelas | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.50 % | 62.00 | +80% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [low level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 124.00 mg/L | 75.00 | +65% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [low level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 124.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +148% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - D. pulex | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 % | 62.00 | +100% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - P. promelas | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 % | 62.00 | +100% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - D. pulex | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 % | 62.00 | +100% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - P. promelas | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 % | 62.00 | +100% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [low level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 87.20 mg/L | 50.00 | +74% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [low level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 87.20 mg/L | 75.00 | +16% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [low level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.70 mg/L | 50.00 | +5% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - D. pulex | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 47.00 % | 62.00 | +24% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - D. pulex | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 47.00 % | 62.00 | +24% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - P. promelas | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.00 % | 62.00 | +58% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - P. promelas | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.00 % | 62.00 | +58% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - D. pulex | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.00 % | 62.00 | +44% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - D. pulex | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.00 % | 62.00 | +44% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [low level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 51.60 mg/L | 50.00 | +3% | May 2016 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [low level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 115.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +130% | Oct 2015 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [low level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 115.00 mg/L | 75.00 | +53% | Oct 2015 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [low level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 53.90 mg/L | 50.00 | +8% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +153% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +280% | Jun 2015 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ARD030414494-001 · Jul 26, 2022
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601261529 · Oct 27, 2017
$1,200
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601211030 · Nov 15, 2016
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2016-0505 · Jun 24, 2016
$14,645
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1994-0058 · Dec 29, 1993
$98,125
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ARD030414494-000 · May 18, 1993
$98,125
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