With the upcoming week of more hot weather and extreme temperatures, Benton utilities is passing along an advisory from Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO). This is a Hot Weather Alert for Conserving Operations and Capacity Advisory. MISO is the independent regional transmission organization (RTO) operating the bulk electric transmission grid that delivers power throughout most […]
Contractor drills through water main on Hwy 5N; Benton Utilities says several hours
The Benton Utilities Water Department is onsite where a contractor has drilled through a 12″ water main. In the area of Highway 5 North between Salem Rd. and Alcoa Rd. Yes, in the area close to tourist hotspot, the Sonic Ditch. Customers in the area will notice reduced to no pressure over approx. the next 6-8 […]
No power for a few hours at Narroway; Benton Utilities installing new equipment
An electric crew from Benton Utilities will have power turned off on E. Narroway for approximately 3 hours to switch customers in this area over to a new overhead primary line. That will be until around noon. Call Benton Utilities with any questions at 501-776-5930. See below for recent articles about businesses in Saline County.
Entergy Arkansas gives the reason for increase on customer bills
Entergy said in a statement Friday that customers will see an increase on their bills, and they attribute it to higher natural gas prices. The full statement in their words is below: Although Entergy Arkansas seeks to keep rates among the lowest in the country, higher natural gas prices necessitate an increase to the fuel […]
Entergy Prepping for Severe Winter Weather & Giving Neighbors Tips for Staying Safe
Hazardous weather is in the forecast, with the potential for ice and/or snow. Entergy is getting ahead of the storm and has tips for residents to do the same. Entergy is staging crews, equipment and supplies in areas of the state likely to be the hardest hit later this week based on a forecast for […]
Benton neighborhood without power Friday morning; crews on it
According to Benton Utilities, there is a number of customers without electricity Friday morning. The outage is in the area of Carwin, Woodvale, Rollingbrook, and Greenbriar. The company issued a statement that they are working on it and the estimated restoral time is unknown currently. Watch their Facebook page for updates at… www.facebook.com/benton.utilities.
Large amount of Benton Utilities customers without power
According to Benton Utilities, there is a large number of customers without electricity right now. They issued a statement that they are working on it and the estimated restoral time is unknown currently. Watch their Facebook page for updates at… https://www.facebook.com/benton.utilities.
Power outage until noon in Benton neighborhood
Benton Utilities has issued a statement that the following streets are currently without electric service. Winterbrook Drive Winterlake Drive Crews should have service restored by around noon Tuesday. Call Benton Utilities with any questions at 501-776-5923.
Tree knocks out power in downtown area of Benton
Benton Utilities is working on an outage affecting the areas of and around First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Columbia, Walnut, South, and Main Streets. A tree fell and took the circuit down to the ground. They are in the processing of rebuilding the line, and the current estimated time is 3-4 hours (about 4 p.m. […]
Benton Utilities Regarding New Process: Don’t Lick the Envelope
Benton Utilities is asking customers to follow the new process while paying your bill. “As we proceed through these uncertain times related to COVID-19, our goals include providing safe and efficient services to our community,” a release from the company Thursday morning stated. “We ask for patience to make this work for all involved.” If […]