The City of Ogden issued emergency water shutdown notices on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, to address immediate pipeline repairs in two separate areas. The shutdowns affect streets including 1200 N from Orchard Ave. to Liberty Ave. and Jefferson Ave. to Liberty Ave. from 750 E to 850 E, with city officials warning that residents may experience discolored water during the repair process.
Shutdown on 1200 N
Regarding the first affected area, the City of Ogden announced an emergency water shutdown for 1200 N from Orchard Ave. to Liberty Ave. The city initially estimated that service would be restored by 2:30 PM on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, but a later update at 12:42 PM extended the expected outage until 4:00 PM. This emergency measure was required because a pipeline in the area was identified as needing immediate repair.
In addition to the loss of water service, the city noted that hydrants in the 1200 N area would be affected by the shutdown. To mitigate the impact of potential water discoloration, the city recommended that residents run the cold water faucet in their bathtubs until the water runs clear to help flush home water lines. Residents were also advised not to use hot water or wash light-colored laundry until the water has cleared.
Shutdown on Jefferson Ave.
A second emergency shutdown was issued for the area spanning Jefferson Ave. to Liberty Ave. from 750 E to 850 E. The City of Ogden reported that a pipeline in this section also required immediate repair. Service restoration for this specific area is estimated for 5:00 PM on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026.
Similar to the 1200 N area, hydrants in the Jefferson Ave. to Liberty Ave. zone will be affected by the shutdown. The city warned that the outage could result in discolored water. Residents are encouraged to run cold water from a bathtub faucet until the water is clear to flush their lines and should avoid using hot water or washing light-colored laundry until the discoloration has passed.
Restoration and Next Steps
Once the emergency repairs are finalized, water crews will perform line flushing in both affected areas. The City of Ogden advised residents to notify the city if discolored water persists after the flushing is complete.
For questions regarding the repairs or the water outages, residents can contact the city at 801-629-8321 during business hours. The city expressed apologies for any inconvenience caused by these necessary emergency repairs.
Emergency Repair Context
The emergency measures were triggered by the need for immediate repairs to pipelines serving the affected neighborhoods. The city has committed to working to restore service as quickly as possible in both locations.
