Brownsville Public Utilities Board Email Format
UtilitiesTexas, United States201-500 Employees
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) is a municipally owned utility that provides electric, water, and wastewater services to customers in and around Brownsville, Texas. Serving a community of about 176,000 people, BPUB extends beyond city boundaries to include customers near the Port of Brownsville and its industries. The utility's service footprint covers roughly 46,000 electric customers, about 47,000 for water, and around 47,000 for sewer across residential, commercial, and industrial users. BPUB is among the larger municipally owned utilities in Texas and the United States, reflecting its scale within the sector. Based in Brownsville, the organization operates as a mid-sized employer providing essential services to a varied customer base. In 2025 BPUB launched an Advanced Metering Infrastructure Smart Meter Program to enhance data access, efficiency, and customer service.