Water Line Flushing Updates and Burn Ban Reminders from The City of North Powder
By Garrett Christensen on Monday, July 31st, 2023 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
NORTH POWDER – In their August newsletter, the city of North Powder announced the water line flushing originally scheduled for the last week of July has been delayed. The reason for the delay is concerns that the extra volume of water in the system caused by flushing, combined with the recent high-water usage in the city, will overtax the system. Instead, flushing will be delayed until late August or early September when the system usage is expected to be lower. Residents should expect a notice posted at city hall when flushing begins.
From the wet underground to the hot above ground, North Powder would like to remind residents that burn restrictions went into effect July 1. As stated by the city:
- Burning may only be done in approved barrels with mesh lids.
- Burning can only be done between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
- Burning on windy days is prohibited.
- Burn permits are available for free at city hall.
