The City Utility Commission of the City of Owensboro will hold a special meeting of the Commission by video teleconference at 11:30 am on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, 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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Owensboro Municipal Utilities celebrates Public Power Month in October, along with 2,000 other municipal power providers. Public Power Month is an opportunity for OMU to celebrate you, our customers. As a resident of Owensboro, you live in a public power community. This means you own your electric, water, and telecommunications utility. You benefit from affordable…
OMU has earned for the third consecutive time the Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) Diamond designation from the American Public Power Association for providing reliable and safe electric service. OMU is in an elite group, as only 113 of the more than 2,000 public utilities in America hold the Diamond designation. The RP3 designation recognizes…
Throughout the OMU water system, there are more than 27,000 meters. These meters are housed in a cylinder (or jar) and topped with a cover. They look much like a small manhole cover. They are positioned in yards, in easements, next to sidewalks, and other accessible locations. Often these are unnoticed and easily overlooked. However,…
more: Summer Safety: Water meters can present a tripping hazard
OMU crews perform work throughout our community. On your daily commute or as you run errands, you may often see our red trucks maintaining, repairing, and expanding your neighborhood’s electric, water, and telecommunications services. We are committed to safety and want everyone on our roadways — whether behind the wheel or an orange barrel —…
more: Summer Safety: Be alert when approaching utility work areas
OMU will join with other public water utilities across the nation to celebrate National Drinking Water Week, May 5 through 11. This celebration is an opportunity to be reminded of the benefits of having a source of water that is safe, reliable, and affordable. For more than 120 years, OMU has delivered water to not…
The City Utility Commission of the City of Owensboro will hold a special meeting of the Commission by video teleconference at 11:30 am on Thursday, May 2, 2024, 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…
more: City Utility Commission meeting available by video teleconference on May 2
The City Utility Commission of the City of Owensboro will hold its regular meeting of the Commission by video teleconference at 11:30 am on Thursday, January 18, 2024, 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…
more: City Utility Commission meeting available by video teleconference on Jan. 18
OMU and the City of Owensboro Neighborhood Alliances hosted our annual holiday lighting contest. The competition 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. They are honored by both OMU and the City…
OMU will launch an enhanced electric service management system on Tuesday, December 5 that will enable customers to report outages via text and receive updates via their mobile phone. Customers with a valid mobile number connected to their account will receive a text outlining this new service. For those who have not updated their phone…
more: OMU launching text message system for reporting, receiving outage info
