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BPUB Reminds Public to Avoid Flushing Wipes

BROWNSVILLE, TX – With people spending more time at home and the high use of disinfecting wipes, BPUB wants to remind customers to dispose of wipes and any toilet paper alternative properly. Wipes should never be flushed down the toilet. “Unfortunately, wipes rarely if ever are biodegradable in the sanitary sewer system,” BPUB Pretreatment Manager…

BPUB Receives Highest National Recognition for Reliable Electric Operations

BROWNSVILLE, TX— The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) has earned a diamond Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® designation from the American Public Power Association (APPA) for providing reliable and safe electric service. The RP3 designation recognizes public power utilities that demonstrate proficiency in four key disciplines: reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvement. Criteria include…

BPUB Finalizes Relief Program for Residential Customers

BROWNSVILLE, TX – The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) finalized details of its expanded Project SHARE program that will assist residential customers hardest hit by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many losing their jobs or unable to work. With so many in financial need, BPUB expanded the scope of Project…

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