{"id":118,"date":"2013-12-02T17:43:08","date_gmt":"2013-12-02T17:43:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bentonil.com\/?page_id=118"},"modified":"2026-03-16T18:28:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T18:28:46","slug":"water-sewer-separtment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bentonil.com\/?page_id=118","title":{"rendered":"Water and Sewer Department"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Stay up to date: Click the links below to find information about your water<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

LEAD SERVICE LINE INVENTORY\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Establishing Water\/Sewer Service<\/strong><\/span>
\nHomeowners:\"\"<\/a><\/em>
\nA property owner may establish water service without a deposit, but he or she will need to come in to the Benton City Hall with a photo ID, proof of ownership, and complete an application in order to get service connected.<\/p>\n

Renters or Purchasers on Contract for Deed:<\/em>
\n\u00a0In order to establish water and sewer service in the name of a renter or someone entering into a contract for deed agreement, please come in to City Hall with information necessary to complete an application, a $150.00 deposit, a photo ID, and a copy of the rent receipt or lease. An \u201cOwner\u2019s Authorization Form\u201d must also be completed by the renter and the property owner to complete the process. \u201cOwner\u2019s Authorization Forms\u201d may be filled out at the Benton Water and Sewer Department located at Benton City Hall.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

These forms need to be turned into the water department, located at 901 Public Square. Please call (618) 439-6131 for email instructions.<\/p>\n

Benton Water\/Sewer Service Application<\/a><\/p>\n

Water\/Sewer Bills<\/span>
\n<\/strong>Water bills are always due on the 15th of month<\/strong>, unless you have a disconnect notice. If you do have a disconnect notice, please pay close attention to the disconnect date. Once water has been disconnected, you are required to pay your total past due amount as well as a $100.00 reconnect fee (paid with either cash or card) in order to restore your water. Water bills may be paid at City Hall in the Water Dept. or by using our drop box, at State Bank of Whittington, at People’s National Bank, at Heartland Office Supply, or you may mail them in to P.O. Box 640 in Benton, IL 62812.<\/p>\n

For your convenience, a drop box has been placed in the alley between the square and Church Street. Please do not put cash in the drop box and always attach your bill with your payment. The City of Benton has found it necessary to charge a $25.00 NSF fee if your check has been returned.<\/p>\n

You may also pay your bill with a credit or debit card. A 2.75% processing fee is associated with each transaction.<\/p>\n

Watch our Water Department hard at work:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Benton Water Department Works Overtime<\/a><\/div>\n
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2024 and 2025 Combined Annual Water Quality Report<\/a><\/div>\n
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2019 Annual Water Quality Report<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n
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