At Brainerd Public Utilities (BPU), our mission is simple: to deliver safe, reliable, and affordable electric, water, and wastewater services to our community. As a municipally-owned utility, we’re deeply connected to the people and businesses we serve across Brainerd, portions of Baxter, and surrounding townships. Since 1892, we’ve proudly provided essential services with a focus on efficiency, transparency, and community well-being.
Brainerd Public Utilities is more than just a service provider. We’re a community partner, dedicated to improving the quality of life for the residents and businesses in the Brainerd Lakes Area. As we look to the future, we remain committed to innovation, sustainability, and delivering the best possible service at the most reasonable cost.
| Disconnect/Reconnect Electricity | |||
| 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (dropping lines, meter maintenance, etc) | No Charge | ||
| After hours Emergency Disconnect/Reconnect | No Charge | ||
| Temporary Service-If line is extended additional fees could be incurred | $150.00 | ||
| Disconnected delinquent accounts & Foreclosures - 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | $50.00 | ||
| Special Events | |||
| Service Charge (Additional charges could be incurred) | $150.00 | ||
| Electric commercial base service charge per meter | $25.00 | ||
| Commercial kWh charge | $0.10581 | ||
| Turn Off/On Water | |||
| 7:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m. | No Charge | ||
| After hours Emergency Turn Off | No Charge | ||
| Disconnected delinquent accounts & Foreclosures - 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | $50.00 | ||
| Tampering With Meter | |||
| Tampering Fee | $350.00 | ||
| Additional Reconnect Fee | $50.00 | ||
| 3 month average deposit | Varies | ||
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New Water Service-1" (main to curb stop) RESTORATION IS OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY |
Total Costs Incurred | ||
| Water Main Tap | |||
| 3/4" or 1" plus materials | $300.00 | ||
| 1 1/2" or 2" plus materials | $600.00 | ||
| Water Transmitter | $140.00 | ||
| Water Meters | |||
| 5/8" - 1/2" Iperl | $275.00 | ||
| 3/4" Iperl | $275.00 | ||
| 1" Iperl | $380.00 | ||
| 1 1/2" Omni-C2 | $2170.00 | ||
| 2" Omni-C2 | $2505.00 | ||
| 3" Omni-C2 | $3175.00 | ||
| 4" Omni T2 | $5510.00 | ||
| Bulk Water Sales | |||
| Service Charge | $23.16 | ||
| Charge per 1,000 gallons | $4.92 | ||
| Hydrant Meter Deposit - (Refundable) | $1,000.00 | ||
| Pole Attachments - annually per pole | $7.00 | ||
| Security Lights - monthly per light | $12.50 + sales tax | ||
| No charge to install if installed on existing pole | |||
| Oversize Loads | |||
| Under $500 estimate | Full estimate before move | ||
| Over $500 estimate | $500 + 50% of est. cost over $500 | ||
| BPU Equipment and Employees | |||
| Hourly Rate Per Employee | $70.70/hr | ||
| After Hours Hourly Rate Per Employee | $106.05/hr | ||
| Materials | Materials + 20% & sales tax | ||
| Truck | $100/day | ||
| Backhoe | $45/hr | ||
| Generator | $950/day + fuel | ||