CITIZENS UTILITIES CO
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $15,300 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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4463 PAHEE ST
LIHUE, HI 96766
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- KAUAI County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 9 · last Feb 11, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $15,300 · last Nov 22, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110018854765
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Nov 13, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 13, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 22, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 12, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 12, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 12, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 12, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 12, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 11, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 22, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 11, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 11, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 11, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 14, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 12, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 12, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 22, 2015 | Mar 22, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 22, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 22, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 22, 2015 | Mar 22, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 20, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 20, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 7, 2010 | Nov 1, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 1, 2008 | May 28, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 26, 2001 | Aug 2, 2001 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.00 | +471% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.41 kg/d | 0.21 | +91% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.00 | +617% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +340% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +134% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.21 mg/L | 0.19 | +10% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.35 mg/L | 0.19 | +85% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.35 mg/L | 0.19 | +86% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.40 mg/L | 0.19 | +111% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +233% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +267% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +267% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +367% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +120% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +333% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +300% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +333% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.86 deg C | 43.30 | +4% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 112.75 deg F | 110.00 | +3% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 mg/L | 0.06 | +121% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 110.60 deg F | 110.00 | +1% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +267% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +183% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +220% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.00 | +500% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +87% | Dec 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.