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 hours. As a reminder, a Boil Water Advisory is simply an advisory that is issued…
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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. A boil water advisory (BWA) has been issued. As a reminder, a BWA is simply…
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, use of lighting, and creativity. OMU has held the annual lighting contest for 20 years.…
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 city and work south and west. The crews will open fire hydrants throughout the water…
City Utility Commission meeting available by video teleconference on Oct. 3
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 provisions of KRS 61.826. The physical location for the meeting will be the Board Room…
OMU celebrates Public Power Month in October
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 and reliable services, a customer-focused philosophy, and a utility that cares about the overall well-being…
OMU recognized as a Reliable Public Power Provider
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 public power utilities demonstrating proficiency in four key disciplines: To earn a Diamond designation a…
Summer Safety: Water meters can present a tripping hazard
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, they can present a trip or injury hazard. Take time to learn where water meters…
Summer Safety: Be alert when approaching utility work areas
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 — to return home safely. In 2022, there were 1,074 construction zone crashes, 271 injuries, and six fatalities in Kentucky.…
Celebrate National Drinking Water Week, May 5-11
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 only our customer-owners but also to water districts serving the remainder of Daviess County and…