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Franklin County Office of Emergency Management & Communications
Friday September 4th, 2026 :: 01:54 p.m. CDT

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Benton Boil Water Order

There will be a boil water order on N Madison and N Commercial St from E Main St to Joplin St due to a main break on N Madison Street in the 300 block. This will include the small blocks of side streets in between. See map attached below to see affected areas

Instructions:

Boil Water in affected area.

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:
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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