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City sells University Drive Sewer Project to Wastewater Utility

Tuesday, February 3 by Ray King

With construction completed on the University Drive Sewer Project, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved legislation transferring ownership and control of the project to Pine Bluff Wastewater Utility. A resolution authorized Mayor Vivian Flowers to execute a bill of sale and certificate of... Read More.

Pine Bluff Wastewater Utility Invests $400,000 in Sewer Line Project

Wednesday, November 19 by Greg

Trenchless technology aims to extend system lifespan, reduce maintenance disruptions The Pine Bluff Wastewater Utility has launched a new $400,000 infrastructure improvement project this year, continuing its investment in modernizing the city’s aging sewer system. The project utilizes the cured in place process, a trenchless technology... Read More.

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Arkansas Aviation Hall of Fame inductees include PB Wastewater Utility Manager Ken Johnson

Friday, November 8 by Alex Bivens

Pine Bluff Wastewater Utility General Manager Ken Johnson is one of three people who have been named to the Arkansas Aviation Hall of Fame by the Arkansas Aviation Historical Society. Joining Johnson are the late Marion B. Burton, who was an associate of the late... Read More.

Arkansas Residents Brace for Significant Utility Rate Hike

Wednesday, October 9 by Luke Matheson

Summit Utilities’ residential customers in Arkansas are facing a potential monthly rate increase of more than $15. This comes after the company requested a $105 million increase, equating to nearly a 30% rise in residential rates. The utility has reached a settlement with the Arkansas Public... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Wastewater Utility receives National Clean Water award

Friday, June 28 by Ray King

Pine Bluff Wastewater Utility has received the Peak Performance Platinum 15 Award from The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA). This national recognition is given to PBWU for attaining 100% compliance with our wastewater discharge permit for fifteen (15) consecutive years. This is a monumental... Read More.

Pine Bluff Wastewater Utility Manager talks services and equipment improvements

Friday, February 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

Pine Bluff Wastewater Utility Manager Ken Johnson on Wednesday reported that two of the 57 wastewater pumping stations that serve Pine Bluff have problems with power. Appearing on Talk Back Live with Floyd Donald, Johnson said this. He said one of the stations serves the Golf... Read More.

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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program can help area families with utility bills

Tuesday, July 26 by Staff

With the hot temperatures, the cooling bills for households in the Deltaplex have skyrocketed. One local agency is trying to help curb those costs with through a government program called the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program is being utilized by the Central Delta Community... Read More.

Bond set for Pine Bluff man accused of theft of utility trailer

Friday, June 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man currently on parole was arrested Wednesday after an investigation into the reported theft of a utility trailer from a funeral home. Shane Lampkin, 44, was taken into custody after he was identified as a suspect in the theft, Deputy... Read More.

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Liberty Utility Update for Pine Bluff was addressed at City Council meeting

Monday, March 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

Mayor Shirley Washington discussed the latest report for Pine Bluff from Liberty Utilities after Monday evenings City Council meeting at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. The report explained that all three water distribution plants across the city have, "returned to normal, and the plants... Read More.

Pine Bluff Wastewater Utility joined Liberty Utilities to help fix leaks over weekend

Friday, February 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Due to the low pressure levels, Pine Bluff Wastewater Utility joined with Liberty Utilities over the weekend to find leaks that existed in the system while also managing wastewater. General manager Ken Johnson joined Deltaplex Friday to discuss their involvement. Johnson was asked... Read More.

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White Hall woman arrested after using the name of another person to obtain utility service

Friday, October 2 by Staff

By Ray King A $2,500 bond was set Thursday for a White Hall woman accused of using the name of another person to obtain utility service. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond for Courtney Hill, 39, after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to... Read More.

Stories tagged with: utility

City sells University Drive Sewer Project to Wastewater Utility

Pine Bluff Wastewater Utility Invests $400,000 in Sewer Line Project

Arkansas Aviation Hall of Fame inductees include PB Wastewater Utility Manager Ken Johnson

Arkansas Residents Brace for Significant Utility Rate Hike

Pine Bluff Wastewater Utility receives National Clean Water award

Pine Bluff Wastewater Utility Manager talks services and equipment improvements

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program can help area families with utility bills

Bond set for Pine Bluff man accused of theft of utility trailer

Liberty Utility Update for Pine Bluff was addressed at City Council meeting

Pine Bluff Wastewater Utility joined Liberty Utilities to help fix leaks over weekend

White Hall woman arrested after using the name of another person to obtain utility service

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