AMI Meter Exchange Project: April 3rd, 2023
On Monday, April 3rd, Water crews will begin meter exchanges in the Turkey Creek area. Thank you for your patience as we work to make these important upgrades.
BPU General Manager, Josh Bedel Advocates For Municipal Utilities in D.C.
On February 27th through March 1st, BPU's General Manager, Josh Bedel, attended the American Public Power Association's (APPA) Legislative Rally in Washington D.C. Bedel was joined by ten other municipal leaders from Kansas to advocate on behalf of municipal utilities. The group had an opportunity to discuss with legislators the key issues utilities and communities [...]
AMI Meter Exchange Project Update: January 16, 2023
On Monday, January 16th, Water crews will begin meter exchanges in the area outlined in the map. Crews estimate the project to wrap up in that area by February 8th. Thank you for your patience as we work to make these important upgrades.
Update on AMI Meter Projects through January 28, 2023.
On December 2, 2022 we predicted being in a certain area through the end of December. You will find that original post below. We had to make a change to that plan. See here for the updated map. The area inside the blue boarders is where our water crews will be working until until January [...]
AMI Water Meter Project Update: December 2, 2022
Water Department crews will be exchanging meters within the outlined area during the month of December. We appreciate your patience as we make these important upgrades.
The McPherson BPU will be closed on Thursday, November 24th and November 25th
We would like to wish all of our customers and friends a wonderful Thanks Giving! Dropbox is available under the drive through window.
National Power Plant Worker Appreciation Day
Today is National Power Plant Worker Appreciation Day! So, today we celebrate the 25 hard-working employees across the three departments that operate and maintain the McPherson BPU’s 2 Power Plants and 8 substations. These dedicated crews ensure the power is there when our customers flip their switches. Their presence never waivers in the workplace; 24/7 [...]
BPU Administrative Building Closed, September 5th, 2022
We will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 5th, 2022. A drop-box is available under the drive-thru window. Wishing everyone a safe and memorable holiday weekend!
Tim Maier, BPU General Manager Announces Retirement
PRESS RELEASE BPU General Manager to Retire in September At the BPU Board meeting on July 11, 2022, a letter from General Manager Tim Maier was presented announcing his plan to retire September 16, 2022. Mr. Maier started his career at the utility on June 4, 1984, after receiving a Mechanical Engineering Degree from Kansas [...]
Update: Water Meter Upgrade Project
We are going into our second week of water meter change-outs. Next week (the week of June 6th), the crew will focus on the area south of Kansas Ave and West of the railroad tracks. To learn more about the water meter upgrades CLICK HERE.