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Waste Water Department Sewer Plant History The City of Canyonville provides wastewater collection and treatment services to the residents and businesses within the City's urban growth boundary (UGB). By consistently and effectively providing these services, the City protects the water quality and supports the beneficial use of the South Umpqua River. The major elements of the City's wastewater infrastructure includes the sanitary collection system and the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). Our new Wastewater Plant is now finished. It is a state of the art Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) Facility. When used with domestic wastewater the MBR processes can produce effluent of high quality enough to be discharged to waterways or to be reclaimed for urban irrigation. At our facility the effluent is being reclaimed and used in the processing of the wastewater. Other advantages of MBRs over conventional processes include small footprint, easy retrofit and upgrade of old wastewater treatment plants.

Contact Us PO Box 765, Canyonville, OR 97417, US 541.839.4258 CONTACT US First Name Last Name Email Phone Message Submit Thanks for reaching out to us!

Utility FAQ Q. - Who do I call if there is a dead animal on the street or sidewalk? A. - Call 541-839-4258, we will take a work order and have someone come by to pick up the dead animal. However, please be patient if someone is not able to come right away, as sometimes we do not have enough crew members for the amount of work or projects being done, and it may take until the next day for someone to get there. Q. - Does the City pick up leaves and brush all the time, sometimes, or never? A. - In the fall, the City does pick up ONLY leaves from November through the first week in January each year. We started this program so that the storm drains and drainage ditches would not become extremely plugged when the hard winter rains begin; thus, making it easier for our Street crews to be available for other work orders and problems that arise. The City advertises placing a flyer at the Post Office, Rays Market, and City Hall when the Leaf Pick-up Program begins. Please be sure to read not only when they will begin, but how and where you may place your leaves. If you have questions regarding this service please contact 541-839-4258. Q. - Who do I talk to about problems with or questions about sanitary sewer? A. - You may contact the Wastewater Superintendent at 541-839-4258. Q - There are potholes in our street - how do I get those fixed? A. - Call 541-839-4258, if the street is public and not private, and is city owned a work order will be prepared and a member from the Street crew will assess the problem. When applicable the street will be included on a list of repairs. Hazardous situations may be repaired sooner. Q - The street light is out, or not working properly, on a street - how do I get it fixed? A. - Call 541-839-4258 to report problems with street lights. When reporting a malfunctioning street light, please have an address and/or the pole number (usually located 4-5 feet up on the pole) available to provide to our office staff; this allows for a work order to be processed more quickly. The City must contact Pacific Power about the problem so any information you can provide is greatly appreciated. Please be aware that it may take up to 3-6 weeks for repairs to be made. Q - Who do I contact regarding traffic sign repair? A. - Contact Public Works at 541-839-4258 to report the problem. Q. - Who do I call when I am going to dig a hole or trench, place a fence, etc.? A. - When digging in the ground, you should always call to have all utilities located. The number for "Call Before You Dig", or Oregon Utility Notification Center (OUNC), is 1-800-332-2344 or 811. They will notify all utility companies in your area which will mark the area, with different colors of paint, where you will be digging. Q. - Who do I call if there is a tree down and blocking the sidewalk, street? A. - Please call 541-839-4258, a work order will be taken and a Street crew will attend to the situation. Q. - Who do I call regarding our water quality, fluoride, chlorine, etc.? A. - Please call the Water Treatment Plant at 541-839-4258. They will be able to answer your questions regarding what the City's drinking water is treated with. There is also a City of Canyonville Water Quality Report, which is done yearly. Keep in mind that since the report is yearly, it will be for the previous year, not the current one.

City Services Our Services Canyonville Fire Department 400 N Main St, Canyonville, OR 97417 541-839-6044 DFPA 1758 NE Airport Rd. Roseburg, OR 97470 541-672-6507 Justice Court - South Douglas Physical Address: 249 N. Main St. Canyonville, OR 97417 Mailing Address: PO Box 376 Canyonville, OR 97417 Phone: 541-839-4389 Fax: 541-839-4318 https://douglascountyor.gov/231/Justice-Courts Canyonville DMV 241 NE Main st. Canyonville, OR 97417 541-839-4449 https://www.oregon.gov/odot/dmv/pages/offices/canyonville.aspx Canyonville School K-8th grade 541-839- 4396 South Umpqua High School 541-863-3118 District Office 541-863-3115 Bus Barn 541-863-3038

Your Local Elected Officials Mayor Christine Morgan (2024-2026) Mayor@cityofcanyonville.com Council President Jerry O'Sullivan (2024-2028) Councilor3@cityofcanyonville.com Councilor Alan Freeman (2024-2028) Councilor2@cityofcanyonville.com Councilor Matthew Briggs (2024-2028) Councilor1@cityofcanyonville.com Councilor Michael Young (2022-2026) Councilor4@cityofcanyonville.com Councilor Stephen Morgan (2022-2026) Councilor5@cityofcanyonville.com Councilor Luke Suhr (2022-2026) Councilor6@cityofcanyonville.com

History of Canyonville The first white visitors were by Hudson Bay Company trappers and Alexander Roderick McCloud en route to California in 1828. The second known group of travelers to come this way, headed by Ewing Young, were driving 700 head of cattle from California to Oregon's Willamette Valley. This was during the summer of 1837; and despite the crude trails, Indian attacks and other difficulties, he arrived at his destination with 600 head of the animals. In 1846, Jesse and Lindsey Applegate and others camped here while seeking a new route to Oregon from the East; hence, the Applegate Trial. The first recorded passage of wagons through the Canyon Mountain Pass were in 1843. This trail was steep, rocky and treacherous for the wagons that were often disassembled and let slowly down the steep inclines at the end of ropes. Quite often the canyon was littered with abandoned equipment due to animals becoming very weak. The passage of the "dread canyon" on the Applegate Trial was a part of the north/south journey to be feared by most. By 1851 a small log cabin with a dirt floor was located where 5th Street is now which became Canyonville's first store. The proprietor was Joseph Knott, whose stock consisted of tobacco, overalls and whiskey......mostly whiskey. Joseph Knott and Joel Perkins also operated a ferry across the South Umpqua calling the settlement Kenyonville. Jesse Roberts purchased the business and property in 1858 and platted the town site and named it Canyonville. He also built a hotel and a grist mill. The first post office was established in 1852. As early as 1853 the first sawmill was in operation, manufacturing flooring for the homes of the new settlers. In 1852 a rush began when gold-bearing quartz was discovered and Congress appropriated $120,000 to build a military road from California to Oregon. The road was not completed until 1858 and built under the supervision of General Joseph "Fighting Joe" Hooker. This became the main road to California until the railroad was built. During the gold strike Canyonville became an important weigh station and rest stop, supplying miners, fur traders and early immigrants. Dr. Wm. F. Colvig was Canyonville's first physician and druggist. He performed his first surgery in early October 1855 on Wm. "Long Bill" Russell who suffered several bullet wounds from hostile Indians. Canyonville's first wedding took place in 1858 when Miss Phoebe Thrush became Mrs. Isaac Boyle. Lawrence Boyle, descendant of this family donated the land for Pioneer Park and also for the Pioneer Museum. The first school was established in 1863 with Binger Herman as teacher. Students included such names as Weaver, Fullerton, Gazley, Colvig, Yokum, Willis, Bollenbaugh and others whose descendants still live in the area. The Union Saloon was built in 1866 and in the 1920's the Beal Brothers built the Gray Stone Hotel. Just past (and possibly part of the same lot) was the location of the famous overland (Canyonville) Hotel where President R.B. Hays had lunch on September 29, 1880. In 1923, Rev. A. M. Shaffer was traveling through with his family and stopped to work in the fruit harvest. He remained here and built the Canyonville Bible Academy which changed it's name to Canyonville Christian Academy in 1999. The school closed in 2021. Closure was due to a significant drop in enrollment that was a consequence of Covid-19. Peak enrollment for the school saw 150+ students, nearly 2,000 graduates, and students from more than 60 countries. Although it was not dedicated until the summer of 1876, the Canyonville Methodist Church alongside the campus was built sometime in the late 1860's. It is still being used today and has been placed on the National Historic Register. Canyonville is the third oldest settlement in Oregon and was incorporated in 1901. The South Umpqua Historical Society has been successful in getting the Pioneer Museum in operation. This museum, located at 421 W.W. 5th Street offers more information about Canyonville's Pioneer of the Past.

Planning Commission Planning Commission The City of Canyonville Planning Commission consists of seven citizens appointed by the City council. The Planning Commission reviews and takes action on land use and development projects based on the provisions of the City of Canyonville Land Use and Development Regulations (LUDR). The Commission reviews and acts on Quasi-Judical applications (those filed by land owners and/or their agents) and on Legislative applications (those initiated by the City). While some actions are a recommendation forwarded to the City Council for final consideration, others decisions are final unless appealed to the City Council. Planning Commission Application Meet Our Team Doug Sales John Emory Bruce Knowlton Dave Hill Matt Gross Craig Gully Tamara Hoff

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New Residents Welcome to Canyonville, Oregon. We've put together a list of commonly asked for utility companies that service our area to make your transition into our community easier. CIty Water/Sewer Applications Spectrum 1-855-860-9068 Ziply 1-800-227-9187 Pacific Power 1-888-221-7070 Avista Utilites 1-800-227-9187 South Umpqua Disposal 1-541-863-3363