- Sunday February 8th, 2026 :: 01:43 p.m. CST
Benton Boil Water Order
Boil Order Notice
2/8/2026
Due to a water main break in Benton, the City of Benton sustained a loss of pressure on Feb 8, 2026. Effective immediately, all customers on Joplin St. from Frisco St to N. Mcleansboro St. will be placed on a precautionary boil water order until further notice.
If you have any questions, you can contact the water system using the contact information below:
Dailus Richardson
Public Works Director
618-513-5419
Instructions:
None
Address/Location
Franklin County Office of Emergency Management & Communications
401 E Park St
Benton, IL 62812
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 618-439-4362
Franklin County Office of Emergency Management & Communications
Office of the Director
[email protected]
618-439-4362
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP OEMCALERT followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Past - Responsive action is no longer required
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- Medical and public health
- Event:
- Boil Order
