Delano Municipal Utilities

05/13/2026

As you begin watering your lawn for the summer, make sure you’re following best practices to save water and money! Your lawn probably doesn’t need as much water as you think, and overwatering is expensive. Check our blog for our top tips on watering efficiently: https://www.delanomn.us/blog/2026/04/02/five-lawn-watering-tips-for-summer-in-minnesota/.

Follow these easy lawn-watering tips for Minnesota lawns to save money and conserve water. Top tips include timing your watering and planting native species.

04/13/2026

Looking for a summer job? DMU is hiring for a General Laborer to help with a variety of duties, including hydrant flushing, ground maintenance, landscaping, cleaning, and painting. This position will run from May through September. If you’re interested in doing engaging work that supports your community, send us an application! Applicants must be 16 years of age or older and have a valid driver’s license.

Email your application or resume to [email protected] or drop it off in person at our office, located at 1051 McKinley Parkway, Delano, MN.

04/02/2026

Water consumption in Minnesota peaks during the summer months, when all of our lawns need watering. But we have some lawn-watering tips that will help you keep your lawn hydrated without draining your wallet.

Visit our blog to learn more: https://www.delanomn.us/blog/2026/04/02/five-lawn-watering-tips-for-summer-in-minnesota/.

Follow these easy lawn-watering tips for Minnesota lawns to save money and conserve water. Top tips include timing your watering and planting native species.

03/11/2026

Applications for the 2026 MMUA Utility Workforce Scholarship are now open! This funding is available to students of all ages who are pursuing education or technical training in the utilities field. Up to five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to individuals pursuing careers such as line worker, gas operator, wastewater operator, and GIS technician. Applications are due by May 15, 2026.

Learn more and apply at the link in the comments!

03/06/2026

Good luck today at puck drop!

02/11/2026

Have you ever looked at your energy bill and wondered where all that electricity usage was coming from? If your energy bill seems higher than it should be, it might be due to vampire energy. This is the energy used by devices that are plugged in but not in active use.

Learn more about vampire energy, including three strategies for stopping it, on our blog: https://www.delanomn.us/blog/2026/02/11/how-vampire-energy-drains-power-and-how-to-stop-it/.

Vampire energy refers to energy used by devices when they are plugged in but not in active use. Learn three strategies to stop vampire energy and save money.

01/12/2026

We are using more electrical devices than ever before, and all that extra technology presents an increased safety risk for the unprepared. To avoid accidents, injuries, and deaths, follow these electrical safety tips in the home and workplace.

Learn more on our blog: https://www.delanomn.us/blog/2026/01/10/18-electrical-safety-tips-for-the-home-and-workplace/.

To avoid accidents, injuries, and deaths, follow these electrical safety tips in the home and workplace. Contact Delano Municipal Utilities with questions.

12/24/2025

DMU will be closed for the Holiday's on Wednesday, Dec 24th and Thursday Dec 25th. We will be open normal business hours on Friday Dec 26th. If you should have an electric or water emergency during this time, please call 651-229-4054.

11/26/2025

DMU office will be closed Nov 27th and 28th. We will reopen on Monday, Dec 1st with normal business hours. If you should have a water or electric emergency during this time, please call 651-229-4054. We wish you a happy and safe holiday weekend.

11/11/2025

DMU will be closed on Nov 11th in observance of Veterans Day. We will reopen at 7:00 am on Wednesday, November 12th for regular business hours.