Benton County Board of Commissioners –
Frequently Asked Questions

Question List

Our Frequently Asked Questions have been divided into the following categories:

• Board Meetings
• Domestic Wells
• Water Quality
• Water Supply

Board Meetings

1. When are board meetings held?
2. Can I attend a board meeting?
3. Where are board meetings held?
4. What time do the meetings start?
5. How long do board meetings last?
6. Can I get a copy of the agenda before the meeting?

Domestic Wells

1. Will water levels continue in domestic wells or will we have to dig deeper or dig another well?
2. Are well logs of domestic wells on adjacent property available to the public for review?
3. How will we learn if a new well will reduce the quantity of water for existing wells?
4. Will the County monitor private wells and start charging for water?

Water Quality

1. Can contaminants flow from adjacent property to my well?
2. How will the Water Project help personal water sources quality and quantity concerns?

Water Supply

1. What is the difference between irrigation and agriculture and domestic and municipal use?
2. Do we know where our aquifers are and what is feeding them?
3. In terms of water rights - who has the priority?