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Double Win for Safety: Employee Safety Champion and Safety Committee Honored
Congratulations to Medford Water’s Tony Thompson and the entire Safety Committee! Tony—the lead at our Robert A. Duff Water Treatment Plant—was awarded the Safety Committee Champion Award at the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Southern Oregon Occupational Safety & Health Conference this week. The award recognizes a safety committee member that is a true…
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Celebrating Water Professionals Appreciation Week!
Did you know that safe, reliable water service doesn’t happen by accident? It’s actually the result of tireless, skilled work by dedicated water professionals like our employees who manage our treatment plant, maintain miles of pipe and other components of our distribution system, protect water quality, help customers, and respond to emergencies around the clock.…
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UPDATED: Crews Working to Repair Main Breaks That May Impact Service – October 1, 2026
Friday, October 2, 2026 @ 8:00 a.m.: Water service to ALL addresses has been restored. We sincerely appreciate the patience of affected customers as we worked to address these main breaks. Affected customers of any outage can let their inside cold-water faucets run for several minutes after service is restored, to clear any dislodged particles…
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Capital Hill Reservoir Replacement Project Update
Our Capital Hill Reservoir Replacement Project has only been underway for a couple of months, but contractor Slayden Constructors has worked quickly to demolish Reservoir 1 and begin excavating the area for the new reservoir. Since excavation activities began in September, approximately 155 to 165 loads of material have been hauled, both by 13-yard and 20-yard…
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Modifications to System Development Charges Effective September 1, 2026
The Board of Water Commissioners have approved modifications to System Development Charges effective September 1, 2026 The Board of Water Commissioners have approved changes to Medford Water’s System Development Charges (SDCs) following a 90-day public comment period and public hearings on August 19, 2026. Typically, SDCs are paid by developers as they develop land and…
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Splash Into Summer Savings!
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Have You Seen the Signs?
You know what they say…Teamwork makes the dream work! Through our collaborative partnership with the U.S. Forest Service-Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, we’ve replaced the signs along the Butte Falls Fish Lake Highway that mark the upper and lower boundaries of the Big Butte Springs watershed. This watershed is where our primary drinking water source—Big Butte…
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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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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…
