UTILITIES
McPherson’s leadership knows that in order to attract the best industries to our community, we’ve need to provide them with top-notch utilities. McPherson’s Board of Public Utilities helps set our community apart from the pack with one of the lowest electrical costs in the nation at 5.1 cents per kWh. McPherson’s BPU is also our community’s water supplier.
Electricity
McPherson’s BPU offers virtually unlimited capacity and unbeatable reliability through a fully redundant electric system. Through a partnership with Westar Energy, McPherson’s BPU customers have stable, competitive rates through 2039.
5.1
CENTS PER KWH
30.25
99.9% SAIDI RATING
Water
McPherson Water Facts
| Source: | Equus Beds Underground Aquifer |
| Temperature Range: | 50-72 Degrees F |
| Hardness (g/gallon): | 23 grains |
| Treated: | No |
| Plant Capacity: | 10,8000,000 gallon/day |
| Storage Capacity: | 3,122,225 gallon/day |
| Peak Demand: | 6,899,300 gallon/day |
