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Franklin County Office of Emergency Management & Communications
Sunday February 8th, 2026 :: 01:43 p.m. CST

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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

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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

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