The Benton Utilities Wastewater Conveyance Department will be conducting smoke testing on August 28, 2023-September 1, 2023 in the areas of Edison, Schley, Hoover, E Sevier, Princeton, Montclair, Belaire, Paradise Circle, North St, Watson Lane, Park, Alcoa Rd, Candis, Doyle, Crystal Dr, Jameson Ave, in front of the post office and behind Office Depot.  A smoke test uses non-toxic smoke and high-capacity blowers to blow smoke through the sanitary sewer lines.

Water Crew is out where a 6" main has ruptured in the woods adjacent to Kelley Dr. Customers in the area of Kelley, Elaine, Ruth & Sunnyvale St. will notice reduced to no pressure while the necessary repairs are made. Current estimate is 4-6 hours.

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, 2024.

The Benton Utilities Wastewater Conveyance Department will be conducting smoke testing on July 5-7, 2023 in the area of on River St from Mary Kay Blvd. to Chisum (end of River St.). 

A smoke test uses non-toxic smoke and high-capacity blowers to blow smoke through the sanitary sewer lines.  If smoke is exiting the ground where there is no connection to the sewer lines, this indicates a place where rain or surface water could enter the sewer system commonly known as inflow and infiltration.