April 9, 2026 3:30 a.m. 

Starting Monday, May 4th and continuing until the task is completed, Central Douglas Fire & Rescue firefighters will flush and maintain fire hydrants in their service area.

A CDF&R release said this includes the communities of Dixonville, Green, Melrose, Winchester, Wilbur, Winston, Garden Valley and Umpqua, as well as the unincorporated areas near the City of Roseburg.

Testing will be conducted from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Fridays. During this process, water discoloration may occur depending on how severe the sediment in the water mains is, but fire officials say the water is safe to drink. A “boil alert” will be issued if the water is not. Those who experience issues with their water during this time should let water run through their faucets until it clears.

Anyone with questions or wanting more information about fire hydrant flushing or testing should contact CDF&R at: fireprevention@cdfr-or.gov