The Dalles Will be Flushing Fire Hydrants in Downtown

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Written By City of The Dalles

The Dalles, Ore., April 7, 2026 — The City of The Dalles Public Works Department will be flushing fire hydrants throughout the city over the next few weeks, weather permitting.

Fire hydrants are flushed in order to:

  • Clean out deposits, sediments, and rust from our distribution pipelines;

  • Help minimize water quality problems.

  • Test fire protection water pressures;

  • Exercise hydrant valves; and

  • Identify hydrants needing repair or replacement.

Motorists and pedestrians are asked to avoid driving or walking through the water coming directly from a hydrant while it is being flushed. If it is not possible to avoid the area, please proceed with caution.

Occasionally, main flushing causes water flowing from a tap to be discolored from stirred-up sediment or milky white, caused by tiny air bubbles. Although discolored water won’t make you sick, you might want to flush the pipe by running the water for several minutes before drinking or washing.

If the water does not clear, please contact the Public Works office at 541-296-5401, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., after hours (541) 980-7703.

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City of The Dalles

The City of The Dalles, Oregon, is situated in the north-central part of the state on the Columbia River, the nation's second largest river. It is the county seat and the largest community in Wasco County. The Dalles is one of Oregon's most historical cities and was known earlier in its history as the town at the end of the Oregon Trail. The city was first incorporated by the Oregon Territorial Government in 1857 as “Dalles City” and was made the county seat shortly thereafter.

http://www.ci.the-dalles.or.us/