Emergency Street Shutdown Westbound lane at the intersection of 30th and Washington Way due to an apparent water main break. The City of Corvallis has been contacted and is en route to repair, unknown time of restoration. Additional lane closures could occur as the work progresses. Magruder Hall will experience reduced water pressure while this repair is being performed.
Category Archives: Water Shutdowns
9/14/2021: Temporary water shutdown for McAlexander Fieldhouse and old heat plant
For work related to the Arts and Education Complex project, a temporary water shutdown is scheduled for Tuesday, September 14, 2021 so that the City of Corvallis can work on the city waterline. McAlexander Fieldhouse and the old heat plant will be without water from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. that day.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Rick Freeman at 541-231-5368.

7/28/21: Wiegand Hall Hot Water Shutdown
Effective Date(s): July 28, 2021
Due to a failed water heater, Wiegand Hall will be without domestic hot water for the next several days while replacement parts are on order. This will affect domestic hot water in the restrooms and showers.
For questions or comments on this closure contact Facilities Services at 541-737-2969.
7/1/21: Water Shutdown in Rogers Hall 8:30 am – 4:00 pm.
The water will be shut down in Rogers Hall July 1, 2021 from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm for repairs to the backflow prevention device. This will affect all water in restrooms, custodial closets, sinks & drinking fountains.
For questions or comments on this notice contact, Facilities Services at 541-737-2969.
6/23/21: Industrial Hot & Cold Water Shutdown in Ag. Life Sciences Building 6:00 am – 5:00 pm
The industrial hot & cold water will be shut down in Ag. Life Sciences Building June 23, 2021 from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm to repair several failed valves in the building. This will affect most of the labs in the building and any equipment supplied by industrial water. Restrooms should not be affected.
For questions or comments on this notice contact, Dennis Reichhuber at 541-737-7683.
6/10/21: Rogers Hall Fire Sprinkler & Water Shutdown 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
The fire sprinklers and water in Rogers Hall will be shut down June 10, 2021 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm while repairs are performed to the backflow prevention system. This will affect domestic water building wide, restrooms will be closed and signage posted. Pull stations and smoke detectors will still be operational and so will horns/pulls.
For questions or comments on this closure contact Facilities Services at 541-737-2969.
6/8/21: Gilbert Addition Fire Sprinkler & Water Shutdown 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
The fire sprinklers and water in Gilbert Addition will be shut down June 8, 2021 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm while repairs are performed to the backflow prevention system. This will affect domestic water building wide, restrooms will be closed and signage posted. Pull stations and smoke detectors will still be operational and so will horns/pulls.
For questions or comments on this closure contact Facilities Services at 541-737-2969.
11/4/2020: Western Building water shutdown
A water shutdown for the Western Building is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, from 9 a.m. 12 p.m. There will be not water to the building during this time.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Rick Freeman at 541-231-5368.

Notice: Water Shutdown Crop Science Building 10/15
Notice: Water Shutdown Crop Science Building
Effective Date(s): October 15th 6:00am – 9:00 am
The building water for Crop Science will be shutdown to repairs, October 15th, 2020 from 6:00 am. 9:00 am. This will affect all potable water, building wide. Restrooms will be temporarily out of order and signage will be in place.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Facilities Services at 541-737-2969.
Notice: Water Shutdown Gilmore Hall 10/6-10/7
The building water supply for Gilmore Hall will be shutdown to repair a water line on Tuesday, October 6th, 2020 from 6:00 am. to October 7th, 5:00 pm. This will affect all water supply, building wide. Restrooms will be temporarily out of order and signage will be in place.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Dennis Reichuber at 541-602-8286.