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July 3, 2019 By Shelli Poole

Boil Order Lifted for These Water Customers in Salem

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UPDATE 07.03.19 Bacteriological samples taken on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 were found to be free of bacterial contamination and a satisfactory disinfectant level has been established throughout the distribution system. The water is therefore considered safe for human consumption and the Boil Water notice is hereby lifted. ORIGINAL 07.01.19 The Department of Health confirms there […]

July 3, 2019 By Shelli Poole

Get Summer Utilities Assistance Beginning July 8th

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The Summer LIHEAP Utility Assistance program will begin the week of Monday, July 8, and continue as long as funds are available, according to the Central Arkansas Development Council (CADC). This program is in the following counties in Arkansas: Calhoun, Clark, Columbia, Dallas, Hempstead, Hot Spring, Howard, Lafayette, Little River, Lonoke, Miller, Montgomery, Nevada, Ouachita, […]

June 19, 2019 By Shelli Poole

Boil Order Issued for Water Customers on Highway 67

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The Department of Health confirms there is a “Boil Water” Notice for the services along Highway 67 from Glen Rose School to the end of the system down Highway 67 all side roads to Dixonville Road.  This order was issued as a precautionary measure because of the possibility that contaminated water may have entered the […]

May 30, 2019 By Shelli Poole

Boil Order LIFTED for These Benton Streets; Water Main Fixed

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UPDATE 11:14AM MAY 30, 2019 The Department of Health has released the ‘Boil Water’ Notice issued on 5/29/2019 10:25:15 AM by Arkansas Department of Health for the customers on Princeton, Montclair, Tulane, and East Sevier Street from Border Street to Fourth Street.  This order was issued as a precautionary measure because of the possibility that […]

May 20, 2019 By Shelli Poole

Benton Utilities Commissioners to Meet Monday Night

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The Benton Public Utilities Commission Meeting will hold their regular meeting Monday, May 20th at 6 p.m. at 1827 Dale St in Benton. The agenda follows. AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Prayer 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Roll Call 5. Approval of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of May 6, 2019. (See minutes text […]

April 22, 2019 By Shelli Poole

First Electric Members Fund Donations to 3 Saline County nonprofits; 14 Statewide

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First Electric Cooperative’s member-supported Operation Round-Up program awarded $20,350 to 14 local organizations in April. Three of those organizations were in Saline County and received their share of $3,600. See the entire list below.  Members who enroll in Operation Round-Up volunteer to have their electric bill rounded up to the next even dollar amount each […]

April 17, 2019 By Shelli Poole

Benton Utilities to Auction Surplus Vehicles and Equipment on April 26th

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Benton Utilities will have several items of surplus equipment up for auction on Friday, April 26th at 10 a.m. at the Saline County Fairgrounds off exit 116 from Interstate 30 in Benton. Stafford Auction will present the auction, to include the following items: Case 480E backhoe, 1984 Kenworth Fire Truck, 2001 Dodge 3/4ton 4×4 (gas), […]

April 10, 2019 By Shelli Poole

Benton Customers to Lose Water on Tuesday for Hydrant Installation

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According to Benton Utilities, customers in the areas of Tara Dr. and Denise Dr. will experience a water outage on Tuesday, April 11 for approximately two hours starting at 8:30 a.m., while the Water Department replaces a faulty fire hydrant in the area. If you have any questions, call (501) 776-5923.