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The Benton Public Utilities Commission is currently accepting resumes from citizens interested in serving on the Public Utilities Commission.  This commissioner will be appointed to fill a partial-term vacancy which will expire on December 31, 2030.  The commission has management responsibility over Electric Distribution, Water Purification, Water Distribution, Wastewater Collection, Wastewater Treatment, Administrative Services and Purchasing Departments regarding long-term planning, personnel requirements, and operational needs.  There is no salary with the position, but expenses incurred

Thursday, 11/13/25, at approximately 9 AM customers in the Summerwood Cove and Summerwood Apartments area will lose water pressure for a while. Necessary repairs will be made at the time. If all goes as planned, it should be back on within 2 hours, but if it doesn't, it could take up to 4 hours. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you. 

The Benton Utilities Wastewater Conveyance Department will be conducting smoke testing July 21-25, 2025 in the areas of E. Sevier, N. Richards, W. South, W. Ashley, Gunn, Carter, River, W. Smith, W. Maple, W. Pine, White, Jackman, Pearl, Gaunt, W. Walnut and W. Hazel Streets.   

**ELECTRIC OUTAGE**

On behalf of the Benton Public Utilities Commission and myself, the manager of Benton Utilities, I would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere appreciation to each of our employees who spent many hours working throughout the stormy weather and recovery from the storms that came through Benton over the last week. 

On behalf of the Benton Public Utilities Commission and myself, I would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere appreciation to John Richey and the employees of the City of Benton Street and Drainage Department for their assistance with tree removal and clean up to help expedite power restoral. 

 

Todd Pedersen

As of 6 PM Tuesday evening, power was restored to most Benton Utilities customers.  If you still have an issue at your home, please call 501-776-5930 or send us a message, and the dispatchers will assist you. 

 

Customers on Cedarhurst, Edgehill to Smithers Rd, and other surrounding streets in this area will experience a water outage or low pressure for approximately 4-6 hours to replace a faulty fire hydrant. 

Customers in the areas of Earle, Haley, Gage, Berwick, Ponderosa, Mesa Bend, Sharon Rd, and Customers in the Sterling Oaks Subdivision will experience a water outage for 3-4 hours to make a main repair.

Customers on Crystal, Jameson, Foreson, and Sunset as well as surrounding streets will experience a water outage or low pressure for approximately 2-4 hours while replacing a fire hydrant

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