Benton receives grant to upgrade water system

Sewage system upgrade coming to Benton thanks to $5.3M state grant

BOSSIER PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — The Town of Benton will soon see a significant sewage system upgrade. Mayor James Friday and District 36 State Senator Adam Bass announced on Friday that the town's sewer plants will be consolidated, in large part due to a more than $5.3 million grant from the state. "It's the biggest we've ever received. And it's a project that's going to get us to grow more," said Friday. Flow to the Palmetto sewer plant will …

Benton receives grant to upgrade water system

BENTON, La. - The town of Benton is booming, and with new growth it's important to have good infrastructure.