Sikeston Board of Municipal Utilities

06/11/2026

6/11/26 -
UPDATE: @ 2:54P - Power has been restored. Winds caused a power line to contact a streetlight pole, resulting in the power blinks and outages experienced in the area.

Our crews responded quickly, identified the issue, and made the necessary repairs to safely restore service. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We appreciate your support as we work to keep your power reliable and safe.

OUTAGE: @ 2:30P - Crews have been dispatched and are investigating. The issue appears to be intermittent, and the wind may be a contributing factor. We will provide updates as they become available.

06/08/2026

6/8/26
@6:05 PM: UPDATE - Most power has been restored. Service remains out at Dollar General and one residence just north of Dollar General. Crews are continuing repairs and working to restore power to the remaining affected locations as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience.

@5:45 PM UPDATE - we have lines down near the Dollar General on N. Main St. As always, please assume that any low or downed power line is energized and dangerous!
@5:20p POWER OUTAGE - We are aware of a power outage affecting the north side of town along N. Main St. Crews have been dispatched and are working to restore service as quickly and safely as possible.

We appreciate your patience and will provide updates as more information becomes available.

06/04/2026

🚰 BMU is partnering with our community to get the lead out!
You can hire a plumber to inspect your service line and other plumbing that comes into contact with your drinking water. You can also do a check yourself. To identify your service line, locate the pipe where it enters your home. If it is lead, it will have a dull gray finish that becomes shiny when gently scratched with a key or coin. A strong magnet will NOT stick to lead. If you identify your service line material, please let us know by completing our survey:
https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/f7810f0e151b44c19980071169c351ba
Need help identifying your pipe? View our guide:
https://www.sikestonbmu.org/cmsAdmin/uploads/3/how-to-identify.pdf
The only way to know for certain whether your drinking water contains lead is to have it tested by a certified laboratory. BMU uses Environmental Analysis South, 4000 E. Jackson Blvd., Jackson, MO. For information about testing, call (573) 204-8817. The current cost for a lead and copper analysis is approximately $87.

06/03/2026

6/3/26 @5:40 PM POWER RESTORED: The outage was caused by a burnt wire. Repairs have been completed, and service has been restored. Thank you for your patience.
@5:15 PM - UPDATE: Crews have found the issue and will need to shut down the entire circuit to safely make repairs.
@ 4:30 PM – POWER OUTAGE: BMU crews have been dispatched to the south section of town due to a power supply issue. Crews are currently investigating and working to restore service as quickly and safely as possible.

We appreciate your patience and will provide updates as more information becomes available.

05/31/2026

UPDATE: This outage was caused by a hawk coming into contact with electrical equipment. Wildlife-related outages are common and can occur when birds, squirrels, snakes, or other animals come into contact with energized equipment.
5/30/26 - 8:30p UPDATE: Circuits are starting to come back online, and many customers are seeing power restored. Crews remain in the field working to restore service to any remaining affected areas. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
7:45p ⚠️ POWER OUTAGE ⚠️
We are aware of a power outage affecting customers in the area. Crews have been dispatched and are working to restore service as quickly and safely as possible. We will provide updates as more information becomes available. Thank you for your patience.

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 BMU offices are closed today as we honor and remember our fallen heroes. We will see you all tomorrow!

If you have a utility emergency, please call our main line and follow the automated prompts for assistance.

05/22/2026

No trash pickup on Monday! 🚛🗑️

In observance of Memorial Day, trash will not be picked up on Monday, May 25.

05/21/2026

🇺🇸 BMU offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

As always, emergency outage assistance will still be available by calling our main phone line and following the automated prompts.

We hope everyone has a safe and wonderful Memorial Day with family and friends as we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

05/15/2026

5/15/26 @4:15pm POWER OUTAGE — We’re aware of a power outage affecting approximately 60 customers on the north end (VERNON, N RANNEY, WALLACE, TANNER). The gusty winds today caused a tree to fall onto a power line. Crews are working to get power restored as quickly as possible.

05/15/2026

5/15/26 – WATER SERVICE INTERRUPTION: BMU Water Crews will be installing a water main valve today beginning at 1:00 p.m. This work will affect the 800 BLOCK OF TANNER ST and will require a temporary water outage.

A precautionary boil advisory will be in effect for the 800 BLOCK OF TANNER ST once work is complete. We appreciate your patience as we continue making improvements to the water system.