Archive for April 2023
BPUB Observes Drinking Water Month in May
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) is kicking off Drinking Water Week (May 1-7) to recognize the critical role drinking water plays in our daily lives. Drinking Water Week is usually celebrated only the first week of May by many utilities, but BPUB extends the celebration all month to provide customers with more information about…
Read MoreBPUB: Final Phase of Boca Chica Waterline Upgrade Project
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) Boca Chica Waterline Upgrade Project is moving to the final phase of construction on the installation of a 16-inch waterline along the south side of Boca Chica Boulevard. The final tie-in of the new waterline to the existing line on Owens Road will take place from Monday, May 1…
Read MoreBPUB Activates Emergency Plan as Crews Repair Poles Damaged in Storm
BROWNSVILLE, TX – The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) announces it has activated its general emergency plan in response to the damage caused by the storm that hit the Rio Grande Valley on Sunday. The storm resulted in extensive damage within BPUB’s service territory. At least four transmission poles and at least 10 distribution poles…
Read MoreBPUB Update on Tenaska Equity Fund
BROWNSVILLE, TX – On Monday, April 10, the Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) Board of Directors voted to add BPUB’s net interest earned on the $29 million to the Tenaska Equity Fund (TEF). BPUB management determined that the total interest earned on the $29 million was $2,082,611, which was subsequently verified by external auditor Burton…
Read MoreU.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez Visits BPUB
U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez visited the Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) offices on Monday, April 3 to discuss the drought impacting the community and how his office could help. During the visit, Gonzalez met with BPUB General Manager & CEO Marilyn Gilbert and Brownsville Mayor Trey Mendez to talk about the need for drought resiliency…
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