Owensboro Municipal Utilities is celebrating more than Public Power Month this October — we’re also marking 125 years of serving our community. Each year, OMU joins more than 2,000 publicly owned utilities across the country in recognizing the many benefits of municipal utilities. To learn more about the advantages of public power and the history…
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OMU earns APPA Diamond Award for Safety
OMU has earned the American Public Power Association’s Safety Award of Excellence for safe operating practices in 2024. The utility earned Diamond Award in the category for utilities with 110,000 to 249,999 worker-hours of annual worker exposure. “OMU is proud of our safety culture,” said Tim Lyons, General Manager of OMU. “This award is a…
Take time now to prepare for strong and potentially dangerous storms
The National Weather Service has predicted a strong and dangerous weather event for our area which could last through the weekend. This storm front is expected to include high winds, record rainfall, and hail. OMU crews and personnel are on stand-by and preparing for the effects of this weather event. Please take time now to…
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Annual water system flushing begins April 7
Owensboro Municipal Utilities crews will conduct the utility’s semi-annual water line flush for city customers starting Monday, October 7, and ending Friday, April 11. The flushing is expected to take approximately one week. Crews will work between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. each of those days. They will begin at the northeast end of the…
City Utility Commission meeting available by video teleconference on Feb. 20
The City Utility Commission of the City of Owensboro will hold a regular meeting of the Commission by video teleconference at 11:30 am on Thursday, February 20, 2025 as permitted by and in conformity with KRS 61.826. The meeting will be held in person, but will also be conducted by video teleconference, pursuant to the…
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Hillcrest Area under a boil water advisory
Approximately 200 customers in the Hillcrest area are without water while crews work to repair an 8-inch main. Service is expected to be restored this afternoon. A Boil Water Advisory has been issued for those affected customers, as identified on the map below. As a reminder, a Boil Water Advisory is simply an advisory that…
Bon Harbor area under a Boil Water Advisory after contractor strikes main
Customers in the Bon Harbor neighborhood are without water after a contractor struck a 12-inch water main. A Boil Water Advisory was issued at noon today for the Bon Harbor area. OMU crews are working to restore service. Customers that are affected are shown on the map below. We anticipate that repairs will take several…
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Water main break affects Leitchfield Road area
OMU crews are currently repairing a 10-inch main break that affects customers in the Leitchfield Road area. We will provide updates as we work to restore service. Customers in the 1300-1700 blocks of Leitchfield Road, 1800-1900 block of East 15th Street and 1502 Alexander Avenue are affected. We anticipate that repairs will take several hours.…
See who won the 2024 OMU Holiday Lighting Contest
The OMU Holiday Lighting Contest recognizes residents in our community who go the extra mile to make the holiday season a little brighter. Winners earn bragging rights, an illuminated sign, and a $250 gift certificate. In addition, the 2024 winners were honored by the OMU Utility Commission during today’s meeting. Entries are judged on originality,…
Routine flushing of OMU water system to begin October 14
Owensboro Municipal Utilities crews will conduct the utility’s semi-annual water line flush for city customers starting Monday, October 14, and ending Friday, October 18. The flushing is expected to take approximately one week. Crews will work between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. each of those days. They will begin at the northeast end of the…
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