The City of Brainerd serves as the county seat for Crow Wing County and a crucial regional and economic center...

Please read this information closely to see what you can do to reduce copper in your drinking water.
Date Distributed: 11/13/2023
BPU has been chlorinating the City’s water supply since August 11th in compliance with Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) recommendation. The MDH recommends chlorination to continue until a residual of .2 free mg/l is detected throughout the City’s water distribution system. The unflouridated tap located at the water plant continues to be closed until further notice.
Date of last Update: 11/07/2023
BPU is a municipality owned utility that has been providing electric, water, and wastewater services to the City of Brainerd, portions of the City of Baxter, and surrounding townships since 1892.
Our Mission
The mission of Brainerd Public Utilities is to provide safe, reliable, environmentally friendly electric, water and sewer services to our customers at the lowest reasonable cost.
Our professional customer support team will provide you with friendly, fast, and helpful assistance.
BPU employees are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to respond to electric and water emergency needs. Please call 218-829-2193 if you experiencing a service interruption or have questions about your electric or water service.
Are you planning to do some digging on your property? Many utility lines are hidden underground and are not visible from above.
Call Gopher State One Call at 800-252-1166 to submit a request to have these hidden lines marked.
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Have used BPU for eleven years now. Have never once had an issue in that time.
Very friendly staff. Always happy and courteous
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