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.

Customers in the area of Montclair may notice reduced to no pressure due to a crack in the water main. Crews are on-site to make repairs now. Current estimate 2 hours.

Benton Utilities Billing Service Dept. has had some issues with the printing of the bills this month and would like to notify customers that the correct amount due is in the box near the bottom of the bill.  (On the illustration, it is the “Total Due Now” highlighted in the box.)