When: September 1, 2023 – April 23, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Nitrite
When: September 1, 2023 – October 23, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Nitrite
When: August 1, 2023 – October 23, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Nitrite
When: July 1, 2023 – October 23, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Nitrite
When: June 1, 2023 – October 23, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Unresolved
Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About WEST HELENA WATER WORKS
Is WEST HELENA WATER WORKS water safe to drink?
WEST HELENA WATER WORKS water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 35 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has WEST HELENA WATER WORKS detected?
32 contaminants were tested in WEST HELENA WATER WORKS's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does WEST HELENA WATER WORKS have any EPA violations?
Yes, WEST HELENA WATER WORKS has 35 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, Other, TT. 19 are health-based violations.
How many people does WEST HELENA WATER WORKS serve?
WEST HELENA WATER WORKS serves approximately 5,693 people, Arkansas.
What type of water does WEST HELENA WATER WORKS provide?
WEST HELENA WATER WORKS sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is AR0000416.
How does WEST HELENA WATER WORKS compare to other utilities in Arkansas?
WEST HELENA WATER WORKS scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Arkansas state page for a full comparison of water systems.