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.