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New Braunfels Utilities Issues Water Notice to Residents – April 19, 2026
New Braunfels Utilities (PWS TX0460001) has issued a WATER NOTICE to all customers on April 19, 2026, as required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). View the official notice for your reference. Routine testing identified the presence of coliform and E. coli bacteria in a water sample taken directly from a well, raw…
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NBU to Begin Final Phase of Gruene Road Project
Overnight work scheduled through May to minimize traffic impacts Project Update June 1, 2026: Due to weather-related delays, construction and associated traffic impacts have been extended and are now expected to continue through Friday, July 3. Thank you for your patience as we complete this infrastructure improvement project. New Braunfels Utilities (NBU) will begin the…
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New Braunfels Utilities Earns National Diamond Safety Award of Excellence
Recognition reflects NBU’s strong safety culture and commitment to protecting employees New Braunfels Utilities (NBU) has earned the Diamond Safety Award of Excellence from the American Public Power Association (APPA) for safe operating practices in 2025. The Diamond designation represents the highest level of recognition in APPA’s annual Safety Awards program and reflects NBU’s ongoing…
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New Braunfels Utilities Launches Second Annual KinderKraft Donation Drive to Support Local Students
Community initiative returns after collecting nearly 900 donated items for local students in its first year. New Braunfels Utilities (NBU), in partnership with Communities in Schools of South Central Texas (CIS), is launching the second annual KinderKraft donation drive, benefiting New Braunfels-area students in need of basic supplies and personal items. Following a successful inaugural…
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New Braunfels Utilities Gruene Road Sewer Main Rehabilitation and Relocation Project Expected to Begin Jan. 2026
New Braunfels Utilities (NBU) is expected to begin construction on the Gruene Road Sewer Main Rehabilitation and Relocation Project, January 2026 and end in May 2026, weather permitting. The project, identified in NBU’s Wastewater Master Plan, will increase the capacity and reliability of wastewater service and odor control for the historic Gruene area. The Gruene…
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Wayne Peters Reappointed to New Braunfels Utilities Board of Trustees
The New Braunfels City Council voted Monday, November 17, to reappoint Wayne Peters to the New Braunfels Utilities (NBU) Board of Trustees. Peters is currently in his first term, which began in 2020. “I appreciate the New Braunfels City Council’s time and thoughtful consideration of both NBU Board of Trustees applicants, which ultimately resulted in…
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New Braunfels Utilities Earns National Award for Communications Excellence
The New Braunfels Utilities Enterprise Communications team has earned an Excellence in Public Power Communications Award in the Video Category from the American Public Power Association (APPA). The national award celebrates NBU’s work to help customers better understand utility operations through creative, engaging and educational content. 2025 APPA Award Recipients from NBU NBU’s winning video,…
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McQueeney Road Lane Closure Scheduled for Water Infrastructure Assessment
New Braunfels Utilities (NBU) will implement a temporary lane closure on McQueeney Road between Walnut Heights Blvd. and Northpark Ridge beginning Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, with expected completion on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. McQueeney Road will be reduced to one lane while crews perform inspection work on an 18-inch water main. Crews will operate until…
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New Braunfels Utilities to Begin Gruene Road Sewer Main Rehabilitation and Relocation Project
***Phase 1 of the Gruene Rd Sewer Main Project is postponed. Currently, there is no work or traffic interruption. We will provide updates once the revised project schedule and traffic control plan have been finalized.*** New Braunfels Utilities (NBU) will begin construction on the Gruene Road Sewer Main Rehabilitation and Relocation Project, which is expected…
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New Braunfels Utilities Earns National Award for Financial Excellence for 35th Consecutive Year
New Braunfels Utilities (NBU) has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its annual comprehensive financial report. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting. This attainment represents a significant accomplishment…