OFFICE: 218-643-4681
FAX: 218-643-1173
Breckenridge Public Utilities
420 Nebraska Ave
Breckenridge, MN 56520
Open: Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm
Emergency Service: Weekdays after 5, weekends & holidays call (218)643-5506
Public Utilities Department
Director of Public Service
Neil Crocker
Electric Line Crew
Brian Wika, Foreman
Jim Weatherstone
Troy Green
Water/Wastewater Distribution
Curt Berg, Foreman
Wade Bischoff
Office Staff
Laurie Christensen, Finance Officer
lchristensen@breckenridgemn.net
Lori Gefre, Billing Clerk
lgefre@breckenridgemn.net
Water Treatment Plant
Jeff Kugler
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Services & Utilities
Breckenridge Public Utilities services electric, water and sewer to the City of Breckenridge. Because the city has its own municipal utilities, it is able to maintain electrical usage rates among the lowest in the state. The Municipal Utilities is governed by a five-member commission.
Water
Breckenridge has two wells which receive water from the Wahpeton Buried Valley Aquifer. The City has a 1.3 million gallon storage capacity including the water plant and water tower. The new water plant is currently capable of producing 1 million gallons per day. The plant is more than capable of meeting the cities current peak demand of 775,000 gallons. Current daily usage averages approximately 250,000 GPD in the winter and approximately 450,000 GPD in the summer months. The city has a sewage lagoon system consisting of five cells covering 121 acres. The sewage treatment plant has a capacity of 1,000,000 gallons/day. The average demand is 400,000 gallons with a peak demand that can exceed 650,000 GPD.
Lead & Copper in Drinking Water Information
Power
The City of Breckenridge has a municipal electric utility with power being purchased from the Western Area Power Association and Missouri River Energy Services.
2019 Breckenridge Power Supply Mix
100% Renewable- Renewable Energy Certificate Form
Electric System Study & Capital Improvements Plan
Electrical Circuit Upgrade Project Bid Information
Electrical Distribution System Upgrade Project
Street Light
To report a street light out call (218)643-4681. If possible, have the pole number for accuracy. Click here for example
Natural Gas
Breckenridge is serviced by Great Plains Natural Gas Company 877-267-4764.
Sanitation
Garbage is provided by an independent contractor. Area garbage contractors are: Waste Management 701-642-8403 and T&G Sanitation 701-242-8206.
Breckenridge Public Utilities Commissioners
Dennis Larson, President
Gordon Martinson, Vice President
Glen Rakow, Secretary
Russel Graves
Nate Summerville
Breckenridge Public Utilities Commission meetings are open to the public & are held on the first & third Monday of each month at 2 pm in the City Hall, Council Chambers.
Breckenridge Public Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes:
07-06-20 No Meeting
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