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INITIAL PUBLIC NOTICE – Lone Pine Creek
Medford Water has applied for BRIC grant funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to fund the Crater Lake Avenue Pipeline in Medford, Oregon; with matching funds provided by Medford Water. Pursuant to 44 CFR Part 9.12, FEMA gives notice under Executive Order (EO) 11988, Floodplain Management or EO 11990, Wetland Protection; since this action…
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Turn in Your Tires, Protect Our Drinking Water
Old tires can do more than clutter up a property—tires left outdoors can collect rainwater and release oils and other pollutants over time when exposed to the elements, especially when dumped near creeks, drainage areas, or rural roads. Recycling them helps keep our watershed cleaner, and thus, also our drinking water sources. We encourage customers…
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Our Weekly Watering Recommendations Are Back for the 2026 Watering Season
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Renovation Work Underway in Our Building Beginning May 4, 2026
Pardon the mess…and thank you for your patience! Beginning Monday, May 4, 2026, the City of Medford will be undertaking renovation work in the building that houses our administration office (the Lausmann Annex Building to City Hall) at 200 S. Ivy Street, Medford, Oregon. Work includes corridor painting and flooring, and is expected to last…
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New Water Supply Outlook Webpage Launched
With the recent news about the Governor’s drought declaration for Jackson County, many residents throughout our communities are likely to wonder how this impacts them. To keep our customers informed about water supply conditions and drought, Medford Water has launched a Water Supply Outlook webpage. Located at medfordwater.org/watersupply, the page features information on our water…
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Update: Boil Water Advisory LIFTED for Area of Southwest Medford
Updated Friday, April 17, 2026 – Medford Water has received water sample results for those addresses under the Boil Water Advisory issued Thursday, April 16, 2026, which show no bacteria present. The Boil Water Advisory has been lifted for all affected customers, and it is no longer necessary to boil water. The advisory was a…
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The Weather is Beautiful, but There’s No Need to Start Watering Just Yet!
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It’s Groundwater Awareness Week March 8–14, 2026!
Groundwater Awareness Week—March 8th through 14th, 2026—is an annual observance established in 1999 to highlight the responsible development, management, and use of groundwater. Our primary water source, Big Butte Springs, is a groundwater source. Located about thirty miles northeast of Medford, Oregon, between Mt. McLoughlin and the town of Butte Falls, the Springs produce exceptionally…
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DYK: You Play a Part in Protecting Your Groundwater?
It’s Groundwater Awareness Week—March 8th through 14th, 2026—an annual observance highlighting the responsible development, management, and use of groundwater. Our primary water source, Big Butte Springs, is a groundwater source. Serving the City of Medford and surrounding communities (approximately 150,000 residents of the Rogue Valley), the Springs are one of our community’s most valuable and…
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Medford Water Wins Drinking Water Protection Award
The 2024 Summer Olympics are long over, with the many athletes having taken home prestigious medals in their sports, and hometowns across the country hosting parades and other celebrations. These awards take years of hard work, dedication, and support from various partners. Though not a competition per se, Medford Water takes pride in having received…
