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Investing in

A Message from Bill Johnson, Our Future

General Manager This year, BPU empowered hundreds of
young people across Wyandotte County
through our Summer Youth Program,
providing valuable employment, training, and
development opportunities. In partnership
with Neighborhood Business Revitalization
(NBR) groups, we’ve helped thousands of
youths, including at-risk and low-income
BILL individuals, gain the skills and experience they
need to succeed.
JOHNSON BPU is also a proud sponsor of 20/20
General Manager Leadership, a local program that goes beyond
the classroom to develop future leaders,
It’s always a pleasure to update you on the services we provide and our commitment strengthen our community, and prepare
to Wyandotte County, where our employees both live and work. students for life after high school.
As a publicly owned utility, BPU’s mission is simple: to deliver safe, reliable, and
affordable utility services.
For over 100 years, BPU has been recognized

for operational excellence and our contributions
to improving the quality of life here.
Beyond energy and water, we provide additional services like maintaining
streetlights, fire hydrants, traffic signals, and managing billing for the Unified
Government—contributing over $50 million in value annually. Teens learned financial literacy and job training
This BPU Connection newsletter is part of our effort to keep you informed and this summer through the Armourdale Renewal
connected. Whether through open public Board meetings, customer surveys, or our Association’s employment program.
latest technology, we’re constantly working to improve your experience. We’re excited to
introduce new tools like drone-assisted line inspections, enhanced website accessibility,
the MyMeter online customer portal, and upgraded Outage Map tools. We’re also
replacing aging water mains using trenchless technology to minimize disruptions.
At BPU, we’re committed to improving operations, reducing costs, and delivering
exceptional service. We take pride in not just running the utility, but in being part of the
community we serve. Thank you for trusting us as your utility provider and community partner.
Sincerely,

Bill
Students from high schools throughout Wyandotte
Bill Johnson County shared their personal experiences and
General Manager, BPU learnings as part of 20/20 Leadership with the
public and leaders at a recent BPU Board Meeting.

BPU Water: Safe Service Lines Flexible Bill Payment Made Easy

Create an account, no deposit required –
simply pay as you go!
BPU’s FlexPay program allows customers to
set up an account that automatically pre-pays
small amounts of your utility bill throughout
the month, so you’re never surprised by an
unexpected bill. Like filling your car with gas,
customers can monitor their electricity and water
usage on an “as-needed basis” over time to keep
their balance above zero. There are no deposits
and late fees, and it gives you the power of
flexible payment convenience. Call 913-573-9190
to enroll today.
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