TOWN OF BENTON WATER SYSTEM
Louisiana — Community Water System — PWSID: LA1015002
System Information
| PWSID | LA1015002 |
| System Name | TOWN OF BENTON WATER SYSTEM |
| System Type | Community Water System |
| Water Source | Surface Water Purchased |
| Activity Status | Active |
| Owner Type | Local |
| EPA Region | 06 |
| Serves School | No |
| Wholesaler | No |
| First Reported | Mar 6, 1980 |
| Last Reported | Nov 14, 2025 |
Location & Contact
| State | Louisiana |
| City | BENTON |
| ZIP Code | 71006 |
| Address | Town of Benton |
| Organization | FRIDAY, JAMES |
| Phone | 318-965-2781 |
Population & Service
| Population Served | 8,037 |
| Service Connections | 2,679 |
Drinking Water Violations (18)
This water system has 18 violations recorded in the EPA SDWIS database.
| Begin Date | End Date | Contaminant | Category | Health-Based | Major | Measured | Federal MCL | State MCL | Status | Return to Compliance | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2024 | — | Consumer Confidence Rule | Other | No | No | — | — | — | Resolved | May 23, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Rule |
| Jul 1, 2024 | — | Consumer Confidence Rule | Other | No | No | — | — | — | Resolved | May 23, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Rule |
| Sep 1, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Sep 30, 2013 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Sep 1, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Sep 30, 2013 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Sep 1, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Sep 30, 2013 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Sep 1, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Sep 30, 2013 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Sep 1, 2012 | Sep 30, 2012 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Sep 30, 2012 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Sep 1, 2012 | Sep 30, 2012 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Sep 30, 2012 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Sep 1, 2012 | Sep 30, 2012 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Sep 30, 2012 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Sep 1, 2012 | Sep 30, 2012 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Sep 30, 2012 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Aug 1, 2012 | Aug 31, 2012 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Aug 31, 2012 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Aug 1, 2012 | Aug 31, 2012 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Aug 31, 2012 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Aug 1, 2012 | Aug 31, 2012 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Aug 31, 2012 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Aug 1, 2012 | Aug 31, 2012 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Aug 31, 2012 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jul 1, 2008 | — | Consumer Confidence Rule | Other | No | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Jun 4, 2009 | Consumer Confidence Rule |
| Oct 1, 2007 | Oct 31, 2007 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Oct 31, 2007 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Oct 1, 2007 | Oct 31, 2007 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Oct 31, 2007 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jan 1, 1994 | Jun 30, 1995 | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Jun 30, 1995 | Lead and Copper Rule |
About This Water System
Public water system data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Systems with violations must notify customers. Contact your water utility for the latest annual water quality report.