Effective Date(s): August 14, 2026

The domestic water has been shut down to Snell Hall until further notice while we repair a failed backflow preventer. This will affect domestic water throughout the building, including water in restrooms, drinking fountains and custodial closets.

Restrooms will be available in surrounding buildings during the shutdown. We will provide an update when the water service has been restored.

EH&S has asked us to remind building occupants that water will not be available to emergency eyewash/shower units, and occupants should discontinue all hazardous substance use (chemicals, unsealed radioisotopes, and biohazardous materials) for the duration of the shutdown.

For questions or comments on this notice contact, Richard Olsen at 1 541 737 7025.

Closures are often subject to changes and delays, so please visit the OSU Campus Closures, Shutdowns, and Detours page for updates on this and other campus closures.

Please forward this notice to anyone who would benefit from this information.

The previous notification contained an error. The planned water shutdown at Snell Hall on July 13 is scheduled from 7 a.m. until 11 a.m.

Please see the original notification for further details.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Carrie Trant at (503) 318-8936.

Due to restroom renovations, a building-wide water shutdown will occur at Snell Hall on Monday, July 13. This shutdown will impact every floor throughout the building. Building occupants should prepare to be without water service for the entire day. Snell Hall will remain open during the shutdown.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Carrie Trant at (503) 318-8936.