BPU’s water department was originally created in 1909, and its electric utility was
operational in 1912. The purpose of the utility, then and to this day, is to provide the
highest quality electric and water services at the lowest possible cost. Today the
publicly owned utility serves approximately 65,000 electric and 53,000 water
customers, primarily in Wyandotte County, Kansas. The mission of the utility and its
employees is “to focus on the needs of our customers, to improve the quality of life in
our community while promoting safe, reliable and sustainable utilities.” BPU’s Web
site is www.bpu.com.