Zeeland BPW is proud to announce its recognition by the American Public Power Association (APPA) with two significant honors, underscoring its ongoing commitment to customer service and energy efficiency. Zeeland BPW was awarded the Silver Customer Service Excellence Award and received the esteemed Smart Energy Provider (SEP) designation. These accolades highlight the BPW’s continuous efforts...Continue Reading
We’re excited to announce a new partnership between Zeeland Board of Public Works (BPW) and the ODC Network to bring the innovative practice of Rainscaping to our residential water customers. This pilot program aims to help Zeeland residents manage stormwater more effectively while enhancing the beauty of their properties. What is Rainscaping? Rainscaping involves landscaping...Continue Reading
At Zeeland BPW, we’re committed to helping our community save energy and reduce costs. We’re excited to partner with MI Energy Smart to offer our customers a free virtual home assessment. This convenient service is designed to help you make your home as energy-efficient as possible—without even having to leave your house! What’s in it...Continue Reading
We are thrilled to announce the recipients of this year’s Zeeland BPW Community Grant. Each of the awarded organizations have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to making our community thrive for generations to come and we are proud to support each of them. Even though we wish we could support all who applied, it was an...Continue Reading
Zeeland Board of Public Works (BPW) team members, Bob Mulder, Electric Power Supply & Market Operations Manager, and Brian Coots, Electric Transmission & Distribution Manager, visited a group of enthusiastic 3rd graders to share their expertise at the end of the 2023/24 school year. The learning opportunity, designed to align with the school district’s “Learning...Continue Reading
At Zeeland Board of Public Works, we are committed to providing our community with fresh, safe, and reliable drinking water sourced from the waters of Lake Michigan. It is with great pride and excitement that we announce the release of our 2023 Water Quality Report, detailing the results of our rigorous water quality testing throughout...Continue Reading
Updated May 20, 2024 Zeeland, Michigan – Starting May 13 the Water Department will be valve-turning for customers in area 2 (indicated in the map below). This may cause some irregularities to occur in your home, but there should be no concerns. Below are some FAQs. A go-to recommendation if you experience any discolored water,...Continue Reading
Essay Topic: “ Why is safe drinking water important to our community?” Julian R. 12th Grade Zeeland West High School Healthy drinking water is important to have in a community because it is the most important thing that we can put inside of our bodies. Unfortunately, most drinking water is full of micro plastics or...Continue Reading
Zeeland Board of Public Works (Zeeland BPW) enthusiastically invites the community to participate in Drinking Water Week. This fun-filled educational event will happen between May 4-11. For more than 40 years the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and its members have celebrated Drinking Water Week to educate the public about the importance and availability of...Continue Reading
Zeeland Board of Public Works (Zeeland BPW) is thrilled to announce the return of the Community Grant Program this spring. This reimbursement grant opportunity allows the BPW to reinvest up to $25,000 back into our wonderful community, ensuring Zeeland continues to thrive for generations to come. “We are thrilled to reintroduce the Community Grant Program,...Continue Reading
