Public water system · IL0550050
ActiveBenton
Community water system in Franklin County, Illinois, drawing primarily on purchased surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
8,104
Service connections
3,581
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-13 | 75 | 7500 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2025-08-22 | 75 | 7500 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2025-07-02 | 4H | 5200 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2025-07-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-07-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2025-07-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2025-04-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-04-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-01-12 | 75 | 7500 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2025-01-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-01-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Resolved |
Benton: frequently asked questions
Is Benton's water safe to drink?
Benton is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the IL state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Benton?
Benton (PWSID IL0550050) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the IL state drinking water program.
How many people does Benton serve?
Benton reports serving 8,104 people through 3,581 service connections in Franklin County, Illinois.
Where does Benton get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water.
Other water systems in Franklin County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Public Water System | Franklin | 1,305,946 | Community | Surface water |
| Pasco Water Department | Franklin | 115,102 | Community | Surface water |
| Frankfort Plant Board | Franklin | 52,153 | Community | Surface water |
| Westerville City Pws | Franklin | 39,000 | Community | Surface water |
| Reynoldsburg City Pws | Franklin | 37,847 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Gahanna City Pws | Franklin | 33,258 | Community | Purchased surface water |