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Some BPUB Customers to Experience Water Service Interruption

By bpub | January 12, 2018 | 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, Jan. 16, from 9 p.m. until approximately 6 a.m. Wednesday, as crews replace water valves. The service interruption will affect approximately 200 customers.

BPUB Raising Resaca Levels After Harvey

By bpub | August 28, 2017 | Comments Off on BPUB Raising Resaca Levels After Harvey

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) is raising resaca levels after Hurricane Harvey missed the Brownsville area.

BPUB Asks Customers to Use Outage Reporting Application

By bpub | August 23, 2017 | Comments Off on BPUB Asks Customers to Use Outage Reporting Application

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) asks customers to use its mobile outage reporting application to report any service outages or problems with service.

BPUB Announces US 77/83 Temporary Closure

By bpub | June 13, 2017 | Comments Off on BPUB Announces US 77/83 Temporary Closure

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) announces a temporary closure of northbound Interstate Highway 77/83 (US77/83) on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, from midnight to approximately 5:30 a.m. BPUB crews will temporarily close the northbound portion of the expressway from FM1732 to TX550/FM511 as BPUB personnel repair street lighting. This closure, which will only impact northbound…

BPUB, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Hold Public Meeting on Resacas

By bpub | June 13, 2017 | Comments Off on BPUB, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Hold Public Meeting on Resacas

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold a public meeting about the Resaca Restoration Project on Wednesday, June 14 at 6 p.m. at the Ringgold Civic Pavilion.

BPUB Announces US77/83 Temporary Closure

By bpub | May 16, 2017 | Comments Off on BPUB Announces US77/83 Temporary Closure

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) announces a temporary closure of southbound Interstate Highway 77/83 (US77/83) on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, from midnight to approximately 5:30 a.m. BPUB crews will temporarily close the southbound portion of the expressway from Ruben Torres Boulevard to Boca Chica Boulevard as BPUB personnel repair street lighting.

BPUB Receives Highest National Recognition for Reliable Electric Operations

By bpub | May 8, 2017 | Comments Off on BPUB Receives Highest National Recognition for Reliable Electric Operations

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) earned a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® designation from the American Public Power Association (APPA) for providing reliable and safe electric service. David Lynch, Assistant Director of Utility Operations at Marquette Board of Light and Power, Michigan and chair of the Association’s RP3 Review Panel, presented the designations May 8 during the association’s annual Engineering & Operations Technical Conference held in San Antonio.

BPUB Helping to Educate the Community

By bpub | May 1, 2017 | Comments Off on BPUB Helping to Educate the Community

As a municipally owned utility, the Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) is committed to being an integral part of the community. BPUB seeks to be an integral part of the fabric of the city, staying involved in local activities and supporting community events. One of the things on which BPUB places a premium is education.…

Shining a Light on Solar Power

By bpub | May 1, 2017 | Comments Off on Shining a Light on Solar Power

Shining a Light on Solar Power Renewable energy is something that many of our customers are starting to consider. Because big wind turbines are not the most practical of solutions for most homes and businesses, solar power will be the solution to which many people turn, but it’s a decision that must be made only…

BPUB Celebrates Fix a Leak Week

By bpub | March 20, 2017 | Comments Off on BPUB Celebrates Fix a Leak Week

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) is joining utilities across the United States in recognizing the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) annual Fix a Leak Week from March 20-26.