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 […]
Benton Utilities Commissioners to Meet Monday Night
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 […]
First Electric Members Fund Donations to 3 Saline County nonprofits; 14 Statewide
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 […]
Benton Utilities to Auction Surplus Vehicles and Equipment on April 26th
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), […]
Benton Customers to Lose Water on Tuesday for Hydrant Installation
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.
Power Outages in Benton and Bryant Tuesday
According to Benton Utilities, they have an electric crew is enroute to Old Hot Springs Hwy area in regards to a large power outage. This includes Dogwood Acres, Sherris, Hidden Valley, River Oaks, Salt Creek, Hartford Hills Rd and all of the area. In Bryant, Entergy is report an outage for 19 customers in the […]
Boil Order Issued Monday for Heritage Heights
Southwest Water has issued a boil water order for residents of the Heritage Heights Subdivision. The order was issued because of a main line break in that area of the system. Water used for drinking or food preparation must be boiled briskly for one (1) minute prior to use.
Sardis Water to Cut Service in Areas Friday for Repairs
According to the Sardis Water Association, water will be turned off Friday, Feb. 1st, at the following locations: -the intersection of W Sardis and Whipporwill and down to Styles -the intersection of Whipporwill and Styles and down to West Point Subdivision This is to repair a valve and replace an old fire hydrant at 10:00 […]
CADC Opens Application Process for Help with Utility Bills Feb 19th
Central Arkansas Development Council is taking Crisis Assistance applications for the 2019 Winter Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will be accepted beginning February 19, 2019. Both Regular and Crisis Assistance applications will continue to be accepted until funds are exhausted in the following 19 counties: Calhoun, Clark, Columbia, Dallas, Hempstead, Hot Spring, Howard, Lafayette, Little River, Lonoke, […]
Boil Order LIFTED After Water Main Break in Hurricane Lake Estates
UPDATE NOV 1, 2018: The Arkansas Department of Health has lifted the ‘Boil Water’ Notice confirmed on October 30th at 8:20 a.m. for the S. Shoreline Blvd in Hurricane Lake Estates. This order was issued as a precautionary measure because of the possibility that contaminated water may have entered the distribution system as a result […]