Water Department

Water Department

Brainerd’s water filtration plant treats approximately 1.35 million gallons per day. The plant removes iron and manganese from the water, which is pumped out of six wells that were drilled near the facility. We are able to achieve 95 percent removal of those minerals which helps to improve the taste and appearance of the water. After filtration, the water is pumped to the three water towers and distribution system and ultimately to customer’s taps.

Copper in Your Drinking Water.

Brainerd Public Utilities has found elevated levels of copper in the drinking water in some areas of our service district.
Click here for more information about what you as a customer can do to reduce copper in your drinking water.

Chlorination of City Water Supply

Brainerd Public Utilities began chlorinating its water supply on August 11, 2023 following the guidelines put forth by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) for reducing contaminates. The MDH recommends chlorination continue until a residual of .2 free mg/l is detected throughout the BPU’s water distribution system.

Non-Fluoridated Tap: Closed

Due to safety concerns, Brainerd Public Utilities will no longer be providing customers with non-fluoridated water at the Central Station location (August 11, 2023).

BPU BUSINESS OFFICE
Brainerd Public Utilities Business Office
8027 Highland Scenic Rd
PO Box 373
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 829-8726

CONTACT DETAILS

  • 8027 Highland Scenic Rd.
    Brainerd MN 56401
  • email@bpu.org
  • Business Office: (218) 829-8726
  • Emergencies: (218) 829-2193

Schedule Of Fees

September, 2024
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
       
       

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   $235.00
  3/4" Iperl   $235.00
  1" Iperl   $325.00
  1 1/2" Omni-C2    $1,935.00
  2" Omni-C2    $2,235.00
  3" Omni-C2    $2,820.00
  4" Omni T2    $4,910.00
       
Bulk Water Sales    
  Service Charge   $19.30
  Charge per 1,000 gallons   $4.10
  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/hr
  After Hours Hourly Rate Per Employee   $105/hr
  Materials   Materials + 20% & sales tax
  Truck   $100/day
  Backhoe   $45/hr
  Generator   $950/day + fuel