- Friday July 11th, 2025 :: 04:27 p.m. CDT
Benton Water Disruption 
There's a significant water line break on Spani St. It appears to be affecting water supply to most homes south of town. No timeline at this point to when it will be fixed and water pressure restored. Please keep watch to the City of Benton Facebook page for updates. Crews are working to get valves shut off to stop the water flow BUT you may see (or already have seen) a drop/loss in pressure regardless of where you are in town.
~ Mayor Messersmith
Instructions:
N/A
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
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP FCEMAALERT followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- Public and private transportation
- Event:
- Road Closure