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3 Additional Employees Test Positive for COVID-19

By bpub | September 11, 2020 | Comments Off on 3 Additional Employees Test Positive for COVID-19

WHAT: 1 additional BPUB employee tested positive for COVID-19. WHEN: Positive test confirmed between Sept. 5 and Sept. 9 LAST DATE AT BPUB FACILITY: Between Aug. 31 and Sept. 2 Several actions have already been taken as a precautionary measure, including: • Disinfecting and sanitizing of the employees’ work areas • Disinfecting and sanitizing of…

Section of Boca Chica Reopens After Line Repairs Completed

By bpub | August 19, 2020 | Comments Off on Section of Boca Chica Reopens After Line Repairs Completed

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) completed repairs to a broken wastewater line earlier than expected and reopened a section of Boca Chica Boulevard that had to be closed Monday night.   All lanes of Boca Chica Boulevard between Resaca Drive and Coria Street closed Monday night after BPUB received reports of…

1 BPUB Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19

By bpub | August 14, 2020 | Comments Off on 1 BPUB Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19

WHAT: 1 additional BPUB employee tested positive for COVID-19. WHEN: Positive test confirmed Aug. 10 LAST DATE AT BPUB FACILITY: Aug. 5 Several actions have already been taken as a precautionary measure, including: A deep cleaning of the employee’s work areas A deep cleaning of common areas Working with city and county health officials BPUB…

BPUB Asks Customers to Conserve Electricity

By bpub | August 1, 2020 | Comments Off on BPUB Asks Customers to Conserve Electricity

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) asks its customers to conserve electricity for the next two weeks, Aug. 1-14. This request is being made as part of a call by American Electric Power (AEP) Texas to limit or reduce electrical use to preserve the Rio Grande Valley energy grid. According to an…

5 BPUB Employees Test Positive for COVID-19

By bpub | July 31, 2020 | Comments Off on 5 BPUB Employees Test Positive for COVID-19

WHAT: 5 additional BPUB employees tested positive for COVID-19. WHEN: Positive tests confirmed July 24-31. LAST DATE AT BPUB FACILITY: Dates range between July 13 and July 26 Several actions have already been taken as a precautionary measure, including: A deep cleaning of the employees’ work areas A deep cleaning of common areas Working with…

BPUB Activates Emergency Operations Center

By bpub | July 24, 2020 | Comments Off on BPUB Activates Emergency Operations Center

BROWNSVILLE, TX – With the threat of Tropical Storm Hanna, the Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) has activated its emergency operations center. BPUB is prepared and ready to handle impending storm-related issues expected due to Tropical Storm Hanna. Should there be power, water or wastewater service interruptions due to downed power lines or natural causes,…

4 BPUB Employees Test Positive for COVID-19

By bpub | July 17, 2020 | Comments Off on 4 BPUB Employees Test Positive for COVID-19

WHAT: 4 additional BPUB employees tested positive for COVID-19. WHEN: Positive tests confirmed July 10-17. LAST DATE AT BPUB FACILITY: Dates range between May 5 and July 6 Several actions have already been taken as a precautionary measure, including: A deep cleaning of the employees’ work areas A deep cleaning of common areas Working with…

6 BPUB Employees Test Positive for COVID-19

By bpub | July 10, 2020 | Comments Off on 6 BPUB Employees Test Positive for COVID-19

WHAT: 6 additional BPUB employees tested positive for COVID-19. WHEN: Positive tests confirmed July 4-10. LAST DATE AT BPUB FACILITY: Dates range between April 1 and July 7 Several actions have already been taken as a precautionary measure, including: · A deep cleaning of the employees’ work areas · A deep cleaning of common areas…

BPUB Warns About Ongoing Scams this Summer

By bpub | July 6, 2020 | Comments Off on BPUB Warns About Ongoing Scams this Summer

BROWNSVILLE, TX – The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) warns customers to stay aware of ongoing scams throughout the summer. Over 60 scam calls were reported by customers to BPUB in June. Since July 1, we have documented 12 more scam reports. According to customers, scammers threaten to disconnect water and electric services if the…

18 BPUB Employees Test Positive for COVID-19

By bpub | July 2, 2020 | Comments Off on 18 BPUB Employees Test Positive for COVID-19

WHAT: 18 additional BPUB employees tested positive for COVID-19. WHEN: Positive tests confirmed June 26-July 2. LAST DATE AT BPUB FACILITY: 17 employees between June 5-26 1 employee on March 17 Several actions have already been taken as a precautionary measure, including: A deep cleaning of the employees’ work areas A deep cleaning of common…