OMU News

OMU's Water Department will begin flushing the water distribution system as part of the routine maintenance beginning on Monday May 19. Flushing will be conducted daily and should be complete in about a week.

Crews will begin flushing fire hydrants in the north eastern portion of Owensboro and work toward the western and southern areas of the city.

Customers in the areas being flushed may notice some discoloration of the water and should not be alarmed. However It may be necessary to let water run for a short time until it is clear.

If customers have additional questions, we invite them to call 926-3200.

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Contact Sonya L. Dixon, Public Relations & Communications Specialist, 270-926-3200 ext. 336

April 1, 2008: Around the world, every 15 seconds, someone loses his or her life, either due to lack of water or because the water that is available is contaminated. We often take for granted the importance and value of a clean, safe water supply.

In the United States, we are able to enjoy safe, healthy sources of drinking water. And in an effort to celebrate the importance of this resource, Owensboro Municipal Utilities will join other utilities in commemorating National Drinking Water Week May 5-9.

For over 100 years, OMU has used its deep well system to bring low-cost, high quality water to the residents of Owensboro. In addition, OMU provides water to three water districts serving all of Daviess County.

During April, OMU distributed its annual Water Quality Report to each customer in the form of a bill insert. This report is also available on OMU’s website at www.omu.org.

In addition, a gift of appreciation will be given to anyone visiting the Customer Service Center on May 7, 2008.

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Contact: Sonya Dixon, 270-926-3200 ext. 336

January 17, 2008: At its monthly meeting, January 17, 2008, the Owensboro Utility Commission appointed Kevin Frizzell as Director of Power Production at the Owensboro Municipal Utilities’ Elmer Smith Station. Frizzell, who was named acting director in September 2007, has worked as OMU’s Technical Services Superintendent since April 1990.

“Kevin has been a long-term, valuable leader at the Elmer Smith Station,” Stan Conn, General Manager said. “His background, knowledge of the plant and planning skills will serve OMU well. We appreciate the outstanding work he has done in the interim and look forward to his continuing service as part of the management team.”

"We have an outstanding workforce and I look forward to working with them as we continue to generate low cost electricity for the city of Owensboro,” Kevin added.

Frizzell, a licensed professional engineer in Kentucky, is an Ohio County native and a graduate of the University of Kentucky, where he earned a degree in chemical engineering in 1985. Frizzell worked as a permit reviewer for the Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection and a process engineer for MPD, Inc. prior to joining the OMU team.

Kevin and his wife, Tammy, have two children, Travis and Erica. Travis is a senior at the University of Kentucky. Erica is a freshman at the University of Louisville.