SPU has been awarded APPA's highest service designation in the public power industry. As a Diamond designee, SPU earned an overall score of 98-100 in four categories of Reliability, Safety, Workforce Development and System Improvement. Of the Continue Reading
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New Drinking Water Testing Standards
On April 10, 2024, under the Biden-Harris Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new drinking water standards for PFAS detection. This is the first-ever national standard for PFAS and the first additional contaminant Continue Reading
Grid Stability
Electric “Load Shed” It’s all about Supply and Demand – and MISO MISO (Midcontinent Independent System Operator) manages the transmission grid for the mid-central U.S. states, stretching from North Dakota to Minnesota, down to Louisiana and back up Continue Reading
West Shakopee Substation
Following an identified need in SPU’s Long Term Electric Study, SPU’s commission approved the land purchase and construction of our newest substation – West Shakopee Substation. The new site is located just south of 169 on Old Brickyard Road and will Continue Reading
A Warm Welcome to our new Jackson Township customers!
In a recent territory transition between MVEC and SPU, customers in Jackson Township who were previously MVEC members are now customers of SPU. This transition occurred as part of the ongoing annexation of Jackson Township by the City of Shakopee. Continue Reading
SPU Wraps Up Annual Fire Hydrant Painting
Each year SPU repaints approximately 100 fire hydrants, rotating through the thousands of hydrants within our water system. Neighborhoods or areas are selected based on visual inspections and date of last painting by Water Department Supervisor, Tony Continue Reading
“Drop Box” Now Part of Drive Up Addition
SPU officially opened its Drop Box and Drive Up Window last month. Customers looking to make a quick drop, such as a deposit or payment, should utilize the drop boxes located on the new, west-facing addition of the SPU service center. Convenience Continue Reading
Seasonal Watering Restrictions
Odd/Even Watering SPU maintains seasonal water restrictions May 1 through September 30th. If your address number is an even number, sprinkle or irrigate on even days only. If your address number is an odd number, sprinkle or irrigate on odd days Continue Reading
Backflow and Cross-Connection Prevention Program
SPU has a Backflow and Cross-Connection Prevention Program designed to keep customer drinking water safe and free of contaminants. All customers who are connected to the SPU water distribution system are required to install, maintain and test Continue Reading
What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself
Phone scammers are very convincing. To protect yourself from a fraudulent solicitation, note the following unique identifiers that will separate SPU from a false caller. SPU – 1. Does not disconnect customer power after 2:00 p.m. 2. Does not Continue Reading
