Unplug devices - Be sure to not only turn off but unplug your computer, television, and other devices that can drain power even when they’re not on. If that’s a hassle, consider buying a Smart Strip, which automatically cuts power when devices don’t need it.

Use fans - Overhead fans get air circulating, which means you might be able to delay turning on the air conditioning—especially if you can also leave windows open on cool summer evenings.

• If you see a downed power line, stay away.
• It is always best to assume all downed lines are energized. Downed power lines can hurt or kill you, even if they do not spark, hum, or "dance." Stay away from anything that is touching the line, like a tree, fence, vehicle, etc. Call 911 and Benton Utilities at 501-776-5930 to report the line down. Do not touch someone who is being shocked by a downed line—you could be killed!
• Watch for downed lines after storms.

• The treatment plant is permitted through the Arkansas Dept. of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) and is issued a United States Environmental Protection Agency National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. This permit assures we are in compliance with the Clean Water Act which controls water pollution by regulating sources that discharge pollutants into waters of the United States, and it also requires the treatment plant to meet certain pollutant parameters on a monthly basis.

Benton Utilities is excited to announce the completion of two sewer improvement projects. One involves the replacement of more than 2030 feet of old, deteriorated sewer pipe on the north side of McNeil Creek with 1007 feet of new 12-inch, PVC line. Thirteen aged manholes were also replaced with seven new ones with a corrosion resistant additive. One of the most important benefits of this project is the removal of 4 aerial crossings over McNeil Creek. This work was done along the creek behind Dyer Circle and Narroway Street.