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BPUB Asks Customers to Conserve Electricity

By bpub | October 3, 2016 | Comments Off on BPUB Asks Customers to Conserve Electricity

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) asks its customers to conserve electricity today during peak demand hours between 3-7 p.m. This request is being made as part of a call by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to limit or reduce electrical use to preserve the Rio Grande Valley energy grid.

Some BPUB Customers to Experience Water Service Interruption

By bpub | October 3, 2016 | Comments Off on Some BPUB Customers to Experience Water Service Interruption

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) announces there will be a water service interruption Tuesday, Oct. 4, from 1 p.m. until approximately 6 p.m., as crews repair 8” and 6” water main lines. The service interruption will affect approximately 200 customers.

BPUB Announces US77/83 Temporary Closure

By bpub | September 30, 2016 | Comments Off on BPUB Announces US77/83 Temporary Closure

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) announces a temporary closure of Interstate Highway 77/83 (US77/83) on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, from 3 a.m. to approximately 9 a.m. BPUB crews will temporarily close the portion of the expressway from near Tandy Road to near East Morrison Road as personnel install a fiber optic cable. This includes northbound and southbound lanes.

BPUB Recognized for Accounting, Financial Reporting

By bpub | September 6, 2016 | Comments Off on BPUB Recognized for Accounting, Financial Reporting

The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR).

Hot Weather Causing Water Line Breaks

By bpub | August 17, 2016 | Comments Off on Hot Weather Causing Water Line Breaks

The hot temperatures that the Rio Grande Valley has experienced over the last couple of months don’t just take a toll on residents’ lawns; they also can have an effect on underground water lines. The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) reports an increase in water line breaks during this recent hot spell that has seen…

Some BPUB Customers to Experience Water Service Interruption

By bpub | August 4, 2016 | Comments Off on Some BPUB Customers to Experience Water Service Interruption

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) announces there will be a water service interruption Friday, Aug. 5, from 1:30 a.m. until approximately 6 a.m., as crews replace an 8” water main line valve. The service interruption will affect more than 500 customers.

BPUB Expert Spotlight: Eddie Campirano Jr.

By bpub | July 27, 2016 | Comments Off on BPUB Expert Spotlight: Eddie Campirano Jr.

This is a new segment to introduce the BPUB professionals whose priority is to deliver high quality service to you every day. Since our customers are the primary reason we are here, we’d like to acquaint our readers with the people with the skills and passion that make BPUB one of the most respected and…

Community Tours Water Operations at BPUB

By bpub | July 27, 2016 | Comments Off on Community Tours Water Operations at BPUB

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board’s twice-a-year community tour got a little bit of a change this year. The first community tour of 2016 focused entirely on the water side of BPUB’s operations. While past tours have combined the water and electrical, we thought a more focused approach to water would be a better learning experience…

Are Flushable Wipes Really Flushable?

By bpub | July 26, 2016 | Comments Off on Are Flushable Wipes Really Flushable?

The use of wet wipes has grown considerably in recent years. You know the ones. There are baby wipes to use during diaper changes, anti-bacterial wipes for cleaning surfaces, ones for sanitizing your hands and those designed for personal use in the bathroom. While there are many different practical uses for all of these myriad…

Preparing Your Business for Hurricane Season

By bpub | July 26, 2016 | Comments Off on Preparing Your Business for Hurricane Season

Plan ahead to weather a storm Before a Storm Inspect and update all insurance information Stay informed on storm Determine evacuation plan when, where and how Back up data to servers or to memory devices Clean and prepare drainage systems and gutters Board up or shutter windows Update all emergency contacts During a Storm Monitor…