BPUB Receives $1.2 Million Subgrant to Strengthen Water Resiliency System

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) has received a $1.2 million subgrant to purchase and install backup generators at 11 well pumps at the Southmost Regional Water Authority (SRWA), strengthening the utility’s ability to maintain water production during power outages caused by natural hazards. The project is funded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA)…

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BPUB Recognized as a Reliable Public Power Provider

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) has earned a diamond-level Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® designation from the American Public Power Association with a perfect score, recognizing the utility for providing reliable and safe electric service to the Brownsville community. The RP3 designation, which lasts for three years, recognizes public power utilities that demonstrate proficiency…

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