Month: July 2020

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,…

5 BPUB Employees Test Positive for COVID-19

By bpub | July 24, 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 17-24. LAST DATE AT BPUB FACILITY: Dates range between July 2 and July 20 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…

Setting the Stages for Conservation

By bpub | July 21, 2020 | Comments Off on Setting the Stages for Conservation

Hot conditions and drought aren’t unfamiliar things for those of us living in South Texas. In fact, it’s something that we largely deal with on a year-round basis; however, those dry conditions tend to intensify during the dog days of summer that we find ourselves in today. You might wonder how BPUB determines drought status…

Understanding Your Drinking Water

By bpub | July 21, 2020 | Comments Off on Understanding Your Drinking Water

By now, all BPUB customers have received the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), also known as the Drinking Water Quality Report, with their monthly bill whether it be in their physical or digital mailbox. The CCR includes the most recent findings of community water sampling studies for the BPUB water treatment plants as well as for…

BPUB Operations Not Slowing Down Despite Pandemic

By bpub | July 21, 2020 | Comments Off on BPUB Operations Not Slowing Down Despite Pandemic

Some customers might worry about BPUB operations during this time of uncertainty amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. As a provider of critical services, BPUB takes extra precautions to reduce the chances of this virus impacting daily operations. While the Administration Building might be closed to visitors and customers, there is still plenty of activity for…

Utility Assistance Available to Qualifying Residential Customers

By bpub | July 21, 2020 | Comments Off on Utility Assistance Available to Qualifying Residential Customers

The current pandemic has impacted many people in the community in different ways. In an effort to provide support to its residential customers during a time of need, BPUB has expanded its Project SHARE program to provide utility assistance to more residential customers. The Brownsville Public Utilities Board is a municipally owned utility system. With…

Hurricane Season: Key Word is Preparation

By bpub | July 21, 2020 | Comments Off on Hurricane Season: Key Word is Preparation

Hurricane season is always a stressful time, but hurricane season during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic adds another layer of anxiety. The key to dealing with hurricanes any year – but especially this year – is preparation. Think about the crowds that flood the grocery store whenever a hurricane looks to be headed this way. Those…

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…