ROGERS (KFSM) — A precautionary boil order has been issued for customers east of the Highway 12 Bridge in Benton County.
The boil order applies to all residents served by the Benton County Water Authority No.
The order is the result of routine maintenance of water storage tanks that provide water to customers of Water Authority No.
5, according to Judy Lewis, manager of Water Authority No.
Water used for drinking, cooking, ice, brushing teeth or washing dishes should be boiled briskly for one minute prior to use.
Once the results come back stating the water is safe, the order will be lifted.
She said customers likely will have to boil their water through the weekend.
5 serves 580 customers east of the bridge and along the Hobbs State Park border.
Some of the roads include Railroad Cut road, Pullum Place, Coppermine, Larue Road, Park Road, Low Gap, Huckleberry, Rambo, Timberland Trail and Key Road, among others.
Those with questions can call the office at (479) 877-9364.