Benton has multiple water providers: Benton Utilities, Salem Water, and Southwest Water Association, view all. This page provides information about Southwest Water Association.

Southwest Water Users Public Water Authority is a public community water system under the local government that provides water to about 9,185 residents living in Benton, a city in and the county seat of Saline County, Arkansas. Founded in 1836, the Southwest Water Users Public Water Authority System currently purchases its supply from Benton Utilities and Salem Water Users. Additionally, Benton draws water from the Saline River, which supplies Chenault Reservoir, while Salem is supplied by Benton Utilities and Central Arkansas Water. Furthermore, Central Arkansas's water comes both from Lake Winona and Lake Maumelle.

Benton Drinking Water Quality

Consumer Confidence Water Quality Reports

Under the authority of the Safe Drinking Water Act, the EPA requires Southwest Water Association to assess local water quality each year and distribute a Consumer Confidence Water Quality Report. At WaterZen, we review these reports and make the information available, in a concise, straightforward, and easy-to-understand way. You can find CCR report on the Southwest Water Association website.

Contact Southwest Water Association Customer Service

Have a Question, Issue or Comment?

Main Customer Service

Physical Address:
620 Airlane Dr
Benton, Arkansas 72015

phone
Waterusers@Att.Net

Emergency (24 hours - broken water main or pipeline, etc.)
501-776-1941

Pay Your Southwest Water Association Bill

Already have an account?

If you already have an account, you just need to login to the Southwest Water Association site. Southwest Water Association accepts credit cards, debit, and direct deposit. Click here to login.

How to Start Benton Water Service

Starting Your Service

When you move to a new home in Benton, you'll most likely already have running water, but you'll still need to set up water service with the Southwest Water Association. Luckily, Benton has made it pretty simple with the following online form. Starting service generally takes just two business days.

Click here to fill out a Start Service Form.

Stopping Your Service

When you move out of a home in Benton, you'll need to stop your water service with the Southwest Water Association, so you don't keep getting billed. Simply fill out the following online form. Stopping service normally takes just two business days.

Click here to fill out a Stop Service Form.

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