How long does the city take to respond to an open-records request?

Response times are managed through the City Clerk process; a specific statutory response period is not specified on the cited City page — submit a written request to obtain the official timeline.

Where can I find the latest Consumer Confidence Report?

The Little Rock Water Utilities publishes the annual Consumer Confidence Report and water-quality summaries; contact the utilities or check their water-quality page for the most recent report.

Are there fees to get copies of monitoring or lab reports?

Copying or administrative fees may apply; the City Clerk open-records page does not list specific fee amounts, so ask when you submit the request.

Little Rock Public Records: Water Quality Requests

Utilities and Infrastructure Arkansas 3 Minutes Read · published February 10, 2026

In Little Rock, Arkansas, municipal water quality records — including annual Consumer Confidence Reports (CCR), laboratory results, and monitoring data — are public records held by city utilities and the City Clerk. This guide explains who to contact, how to submit an open-records request, what forms or fees may apply, typical processing steps, and how to appeal or escalate if access is denied. Follow the steps below to request routine reports or specific monitoring data from Little Rock Water Utilities and to use the city open-records process for archived or atypical records.^[1]

Where to Request Records

Primary places to request water quality records in Little Rock:

City Clerk, Open Records Request portal or office for formal public-records requests and responses.
Little Rock Water Utilities for Consumer Confidence Reports, annual water quality summaries, and routine testing results; contact the utilities customer or water-quality team for records requests.

Submitting a written open-records request ensures an official tracking number and response timeline.

Penalties & Enforcement

Access to public records and enforcement for records denials are governed by Arkansas law with municipal implementation; specific fines or administrative penalties for wrongful withholding are not specified on the cited City of Little Rock pages and should be pursued via the City Clerk or state remedies when necessary.^[1]

Monetary fines: not specified on the cited page.
Escalation: first, administrative review with the City Clerk; next, appeal to appropriate state authority or court — time limits for appeals are not specified on the cited page.
Non-monetary sanctions: orders to produce records, court enforcement, or injunctive relief may be available under state law; city page does not list specific sanctions.
Enforcer/contact: City Clerk handles open-records responses; Little Rock Water Utilities handles technical water-quality records and data requests.^[2]

If a record is withheld, document the denial in writing and request the legal basis for withholding.

Applications & Forms

The City of Little Rock provides an Open Records Request procedure and may offer an online submission form or email instructions on the City Clerk page; specific form names, fees, or filing deadlines are not specified on the cited page. Requests for standard CCRs are generally served without a special form via the Water Utilities contact point or customer service.^[1]

How to Request Specific Water Quality Documents

Identify the document: e.g., "Annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) 2024" or specific lab report date range.
Use the City Clerk Open Records Request portal or email to submit a written request with your contact information.
Direct technical queries to Little Rock Water Utilities for data or lab reports; include the sample ID or date range if available.
Ask about any copying or redaction fees before submitting payment; the city page does not list fee amounts.
If a request is denied, request a written explanation and the legal citation for withholding, then use appeal routes listed by the City Clerk or state law.

FAQ

How long does the city take to respond to an open-records request?: Response times are managed through the City Clerk process; a specific statutory response period is not specified on the cited City page — submit a written request to obtain the official timeline.
Where can I find the latest Consumer Confidence Report?: The Little Rock Water Utilities publishes the annual Consumer Confidence Report and water-quality summaries; contact the utilities or check their water-quality page for the most recent report.^[2]
Are there fees to get copies of monitoring or lab reports?: Copying or administrative fees may apply; the City Clerk open-records page does not list specific fee amounts, so ask when you submit the request.

How-To

Identify the record name and date range you need, for example "CCR 2023" or lab results from March 2024.
Contact Little Rock Water Utilities for routine reports or the City Clerk for formal open-records requests; include contact details and preferred delivery method.
Submit a written Open Records Request via the City Clerk portal or email, attaching identification and any required details.
Confirm copying or processing fees before payment, if applicable.
If denied, request the legal basis in writing and pursue administrative review or appeal per the City Clerk guidance.

Key Takeaways

Start with Little Rock Water Utilities for routine CCRs and monitoring summaries.
Use the City Clerk Open Records Request process for formal or archived records requests.