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Franklin County Office of Emergency Management & Communications
Tuesday May 19th, 2026 :: 09:28 a.m. CDT

Alert

Benton Boil Water Order Lifted

The City of Benton has lifted the Boil Water Order.

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

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Alert Details

Severity:
Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Utility, telecommunication, other non-transport infrastructure
Event:
Utility Emergency

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