It’s time to deck the halls, string the lights and spread some holiday cheer! Owensboro Municipal Utilities (OMU) is once again inviting the community to help make the season merry and bright with its annual Holiday Lighting Contest. Each year, Owensboro residents transform their homes and yards into festive displays of holiday spirit, bringing joy…
more: Light Up Owensboro! OMU Holiday Lighting Contest Now Accepting Nominations
Owensboro Municipal Utilities (OMU) has increased internet speeds for its residential customers, providing faster connectivity while keeping monthly prices the same. The increased speeds are part of OMU’s continued efforts to provide reliable, high-quality internet service and greater value to the Owensboro community. Under the updated service levels, OMU Internet customers now have access to:…
more: OMU Internet Increases Residential Speeds at No Additional Cost
September 2026 brought some of the hottest temperatures our area has experienced in recent years, resulting in higher-than-normal energy use across the OMU system. OMU’s peak energy demand for the year to date occurred at on September 3, when system load reached 185.6 megawatts (MW). The last time OMU’s city load reached this level was…
October is Public Power Month! This month, OMU joins more than 2,000 publicly owned utilities across the country in celebrating the benefits of public power and the local people who make it possible. As your community-owned utility, we’re proud to provide local electric, water and internet services to Owensboro and beyond. Customer Appreciation Giveaways OMU…
Owensboro Municipal Utilities (OMU) crews will conduct Fall Flush Week, the utility’s semi-annual water line flushing, beginning Monday, October 5, through Friday, October 9. Crews will work from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day, beginning in the northeast area of Owensboro and progressing southwest throughout the week. As part of the process, crews will…
Owensboro Municipal Utilities is pleased to announce the expansion of digital payment options available through the My Account Customer Portal, making it easier than ever for customers to manage and pay their utility bills. Beginning immediately, customers using the Customer Portal will be able to select from several widely used digital wallet and payment methods,…
Owensboro Municipal Utilities (OMU) will join public water providers across the nation in celebrating National Drinking Water Week, May 3–9, 2026, recognizing the importance of safe, reliable, and affordable drinking water. For more than 125 years, Owensboro Municipal Utilities has proudly provided high-quality water service not only to its customer-owners but also to water districts…
Owensboro Municipal Utilities (OMU) Water Distribution crews will conduct their semi-annual system-wide hydrant flushing the week of April 13–17. Crews will begin in the northeast part of Owensboro and work their way toward the southwest throughout the week. Why is hydrant flushing important? Hydrant flushing is a routine but essential part of maintaining a safe,…
Spring storms can strike anytime, bringing hazardous conditions such as damaging winds, tornadoes, large hail, and flooding. Being prepared can keep you and your family safe. Safety tips to remember: Stay informed: Sign up for OMU text alerts to get timely notifications about severe weather at omu.org/text-alerts. Preparing ahead can make all the difference when…
A winter storm is predicted to bring significant accumulation of snow and dangerously cold temperatures. Take time now to prepare your home for these conditions and potential outages. Keeping your home warm Using space heaters Space heaters are often used to provide additional heat smaller areas of homes. However, they can increase your heating bill…
