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Benton Water System

Community water system in Polk County, Tennessee, drawing primarily on groundwater.

Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.

Population served

2,491

Service connections

1,122

Primary source

GW

Groundwater

System type

CWS

Community water system

System record

PWSIDTN0000048
System typeCommunity water system
Activity statusActive
Population served2,491
Service connections1,122
Primary water sourceGroundwater
Owner typeLocal government
Primacy agencyTN state drinking water program
City servedBenton
StateTennessee
ZIP

Violations & enforcement

Violations data landing soon.

EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for Benton Water System are being ingested from EPA ECHO (updated quarterly) and will appear here. Until then, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.

Benton Water System: frequently asked questions

Is Benton Water System's water safe to drink?

Benton Water System is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the TN 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 Water System?

Benton Water System (PWSID TN0000048) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the TN state drinking water program.

How many people does Benton Water System serve?

Benton Water System reports serving 2,491 people through 1,122 service connections in Polk County, Tennessee.

Where does Benton Water System get its water?

EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.

Other water systems in Polk County

Water systemCountyPopulation servedTypeSource
Des Moines Water WorksPolk246,055CommunityPurchased surface water
Lakeland, City ofPolk193,297CommunityGroundwater
Winter Haven Water DepartmentPolk87,537CommunityGroundwater
Ankeny, City ofPolk76,207CommunityPurchased surface water
West Des Moines Water WorksPolk73,959CommunityPurchased surface water
NortheastPolk60,557CommunityGroundwater