Owensboro Municipal Utilities crews will be conducting the utility’s semi-annual water line flush for city customers starting May 8. The flushing is expected to take approximately one week. Crews will be working between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. each of those days and will begin on the northeast end of the city and work south and west. The crews will open fire hydrants throughout the water system as part of…

OMU’s website has some new features! OMU customers can now transfer, cancel or sign-up for utility services online.  This new online option allows you flexibility when you need to alter your service. You can manage your account, pay your bill, and review your usage. When scheduling a service change, please do so three days prior to allow time for processing. For more information, visit omu.org or call our Customer Service staff…

OMU selected winners of its Earth Day Tree Giveaway. Ten OMU customers were drawn randomly and will receive a gift certificate/voucher for a tree from a local nursery. OMU has a dedicated history of dedication to the urban forest in its community. By using specific trimming practices designed to protect the health of trees and hosting a variety of tree planting events, the local utility has helped improve the quality…

In honor of those employees who retired from OMU over the past few years, and to commemorate Arbor Day, we planted a tree at our Delivery Headquarters and Customer Service Center. This tree honors the dedication and service to our customers and our community. Thank you!

OMU is celebrating Earth Day with two unique events: Between now and April 21, customers can sign up to win one of 10 trees to be given away. Winners will be drawn on Monday, April 24 and will receive a voucher. Register to win by completing this form or calling 270-926-3200. In addition, OMU is again proud to partner with GreenWorks to hold an Electronics Recycling Day. The event will be…

  Customer Service Center employees worked 503,914 hours without a lost time injury or illness Owensboro, Ky. (Dec. 15, 2016) – Labor Cabinet Deputy Secretary Mike Nemes visited Owensboro Municipal Utilities (OMU) today to present a Governor’s Safety and Health Award for working 503,914 consecutive hours without a lost time injury or illness. “I wish to congratulate Owensboro Municipal Utilities on this impressive achievement,” Labor Cabinet Secretary Derrick Ramsey stated. “The…

OMU and the city’s Neighborhood Alliance Program are hosting the annual Golden Santa Award. This unique residential holiday lighting contest carries with it not only bragging rights, but a $250 OMU gift certificate and a lighted yard sign. Entries will be judged on originality, use of light, color, design and movement. Judging will take place December 12 through 16. The winner will be honored by the Owensboro City and Utility…

Owensboro Municipal Utilities crews will be conducting the utility’s semi-annual water line flush for city customers starting October 10. The flushing is expected to take approximately one week. Crews will be working between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. each of those days and will begin on the northeast end of the city and work south and west. The crews will be opening fire hydrants throughout the water system as part of…

In an effort to enhance reliability and provide facility accessibility, OMU will be working in the Apollo Heights area over the next several months. This project will include moving OMU facilities and lines from rear to street-side easements. Beginning July 18, crews will be insite and working in rear easements as well as in front of homes and businesses in that area. In addition, it may mean temporary maintenance outages.…

  Update: Due to strong storms and heavy rain, the Hillcrest area project is postponed. Customers in the Hillcrest area may notice a decrease in water pressure beginning at 3 p.m. today. A car struck a nearby pole in the Kenergy service territory earlier today. Repairs to this pole will affect, for a short period of time, water pumping stations in this area. The work is expected to take up to…