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Odor Control Added at South Wastewater Treatment Plant

By bpub | October 28, 2016 | Comments Off on Odor Control Added at South Wastewater Treatment Plant

Odor control measures previously installed at Robindale Wastewater Treatment Plant have now been put in place at the South Wastewater Treatment Plant on East Avenue. This improvement is a great benefit to the residents who live in the area and opens up more possibilities for business growth. BPUB saw great success with this odor control…

BPUB Water and Wastewater Impact Fees

By bpub | October 28, 2016 | Comments Off on BPUB Water and Wastewater Impact Fees

Growth in the city of Brownsville is booming.  Building for the future includes laying the groundwork for infrastructure.  Brownsville growth projections through 2020 show the city adding new residential, commercial and manufacturing to the northwest and southwest.  All this new city development will mean that more water and wastewater services are needed.  Since not all…

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…

Mayor Highlights BPUB Projects During City Address

By bpub | April 25, 2016 | Comments Off on Mayor Highlights BPUB Projects During City Address

It has been a busy year for the city of Brownsville and for the Brownsville Public Utilities Board, and the annual State of the City Address and Symposium was the opportunity for the mayor to inform all the residents of what has happened and what is to come.

“Fat, Oil and Grease” Campaign Kick-Off

By bpub | March 15, 2016 | Comments Off on “Fat, Oil and Grease” Campaign Kick-Off

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) is officially kicking-off the “Fat, Oil and Grease” (FOG) public outreach campaign during its regular scheduled (PUBCAP) meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 16 in the Administration Building Boardroom located at 1425 Robinhood Dr.

BPUB Update – Cemetery Resaca Bank Improvements

By bpub | January 20, 2016 | Comments Off on BPUB Update – Cemetery Resaca Bank Improvements

With dredging at the Cemetery Resaca complete, the Resaca Restoration Project crew turns its attention to bank improvements at the Old City Cemetery. Learn more about what BPUB is doing to improve the banks in this week’s BPUB Update.

BPUB Update – Outdoor Learning Garden Ribbon Cutting

By bpub | December 10, 2015 | Comments Off on BPUB Update – Outdoor Learning Garden Ribbon Cutting

Members of the community came out for a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Children’s Museum of Brownsville to celebrate the opening of the Outdoor Learning Garden. This new feature at the museum includes an exhibit on the Resaca Restoration Project. Hear what people had to say about the city’s resacas and the exhibit in this week’s BPUB Update.

Resaca Restoration Exhibit Opens at Childrens Museum

By bpub | November 6, 2015 | Comments Off on Resaca Restoration Exhibit Opens at Childrens Museum

November 2015 marked the official opening of a special collaboration between the BPUB and the Children’s Museum of Brownsville. The BPUB believes in the investment in our community’s children and the city’s resacas and what they mean to future water reliability.

BPUB Update – Drinking Water Quality Report

By bpub | August 28, 2015 | Comments Off on BPUB Update – Drinking Water Quality Report

Every year, the Brownsville Public Utilities Board releases its annual Drinking Water Quality Report to let the community know more about the water that comes out of their tap. Learn more about the report in this week’s BPUB Update.

BPUB Update – FM 511 Wastewater Project Meeting Preview

By bpub | August 21, 2015 | Comments Off on BPUB Update – FM 511 Wastewater Project Meeting Preview

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board is hard at work preparing to provide first-time access to the public sewer collection system for many homes in and around south Brownsville colonia areas. To let residents in the area know what to expect, BPUB is holding a public meeting Thursday, Aug. 20 at 6:30 p.m. Learn more about the meeting and the project in this week’s BPUB Update.