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NBU Plans $126 Million Expansion of Gruene Water Reclamation Facility
New Braunfels Utilities (NBU) is planning a $126 million expansion of the Gruene Water Reclamation Facility, with $81 million budgeted over the next five years. The project will nearly double the facility’s wastewater treatment capacity from 2.5 million gallons per day (MGD) to 4.9 MGD, helping NBU meet the needs of a growing community while…
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The Headwaters at the Comal Unveils New Archaeology Exhibits Highlighting 8,000 Years of History
The Headwaters at the Comal, New Braunfels Utilities’ conservation legacy project, will celebrate the opening of three new outdoor archaeology exhibits with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at Headwaters at the Comal, 333 E. Klingemann St. in New Braunfels. The new exhibits invite visitors to explore more than 8,000 years…
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Operation MedSafe Returns to New Braunfels
New Braunfels Utilities is bringing back Operation MedSafe on Saturday, Oct. 3, providing New Braunfels residents with a safe and secure way to dispose of expired and unused medications. The free community event will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 3, at the NBU Service Center, 355 FM 306, New Braunfels, TX…
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A Summer Powered by Community
No single event tells the story of NBU’s summer. It can be found in a child climbing into a utility truck, an employee handing a family a box of food, or a team finding another way to help and connect with customers Together, those moments reflect what it means to be Community Powered and the people,…
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National Preparedness Month: What Happens to Your Utilities During Severe Weather?
September is National Preparedness Month, a good reminder that a little planning can make a big difference when severe weather hits. Knowing how to report an outage, keeping important supplies on hand and understanding what to do if your electric or water service is interrupted can help you respond when conditions change quickly.
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Brown Grass? Your Lawn May Be Doing Exactly What It Should
Walking outside during a Texas summer, it’s common to hear the unmistakable crunch beneath your feet. You look down and see brown grass where lush green once stood. For many homeowners, that can be alarming. After spending time, effort and money maintaining a healthy lawn, seeing it turn brown during the hottest months of the…
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Lundmark: Trust in every glass
Safe, reliable drinking water starts long before it reaches your tap. In recognition of National Water Quality Month, NBU Water Treatment and Compliance Manager Brent Lundmark shares what goes into protecting our community’s water quality, from daily testing and treatment to long-term water supply planning and protecting the natural resources we all depend on.
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A Simple Call That Helps Keep Essential Utility Services Running
Every day, New Braunfels Utilities delivers electric, water and wastewater service through thousands of miles of infrastructure—much of it hidden underground. Most people never think about what’s beneath the surface until something goes wrong. A contractor installing a fence clips an electric line. A homeowner planting a tree strikes a water main. An irrigation project…
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Powering a Growing Community: How two NBU projects are strengthening reliability for New Braunfels
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The Team Behind the Scenes, Around the Clock
In recognition of National Control Room Workers’ Day on June 12, NBU is highlighting the dedicated professionals who help keep essential services running around the clock. When customers lose power, report a water main break or call New Braunfels Utilities in the middle of the night, there’s a team already at work. Staffed 24 hours a day, 365…