Author: Yvette Finstad

  • Water Service Interruption for Foothill Road Area Due to Waterline Work – Thursday, November 14, 2024

    Water Service Interruption for Foothill Road Area Due to Waterline Work – Thursday, November 14, 2024

    Update 11/14/24 – This work has been completed and all water service interruptions associated with it have been restored. Due to waterline work as part of the Foothill Road Improvement Project, water service for customers in the Foothill Road area near Delta Waters Road will be interrupted on Thursday, November 14th, 2024, from approximately 8…

  • It’s Our Birthday!

    It’s Our Birthday!

    Happy birthday to us! Medford Water is an autonomous agency of the City of Medford, Oregon, established through a change in the city charter on November 7, 1922, and is governed by the Board of Water Commissioners. In 1925, the sale of $975,000 in bonds was approved to develop the pristine Big Butte Springs water…

  • Medford Water Turns 102

    Medford Water Turns 102

    Happy birthday to us! Our utility is an autonomous agency of the City of Medford, Oregon, established through a change in the city charter on November 7, 1922, and is governed by the Board of Water Commissioners. In 1925, the sale of $975,000 in bonds was approved to develop the pristine Big Butte Springs water…

  • Don’t Worry, Get Autopay!

    Don’t Worry, Get Autopay!

    Have You Re-Activated Autopay and Paperless Billing? Life is busy, and you probably have enough to worry about; let our Watersmart portal help! Our new Watersmart account portal launched in May, and as part of this update, you needed to re-register your online account at services.medfordwater.org, but did you also re-activate or sign up for…

  • Medford Water Earns Award for Excellence in Promoting WaterSense Labeled Products

    Medford Water Earns Award for Excellence in Promoting WaterSense Labeled Products

    WaterSense, a voluntary partnership program sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, is both a label for water-efficient products and a resource for helping you save water. We are a proud WaterSense partner, helping to promote water-efficient products, practices, and services. Each year they recognize those partners who have gone above and beyond in supporting this…

  • Can You Imagine a Day Without Water?

    Can You Imagine a Day Without Water?

    Water powers people. From farmers growing the food we eat to local businesses fueling our economy, water is the essential foundation that keeps our community moving forward. But too often, we don’t think about it until it’s gone—when a main breaks or other emergency occurs, and the tap runs dry. Today, October 15, 2026, communities…

  • Can You Imagine a Day Without Water?

    Can You Imagine a Day Without Water?

    It’s Imagine a Day Without Water, a national day of action, bringing together communities and policymakers to advance greater and more equitable water investment. Held on October 16, 2025, it’s a national day of awareness that challenges Americans to reflect on how vital water is to every aspect of life. From brewing morning coffee to keeping businesses running,…

  • Join Us for Imagine a Day Without Water – October 17, 2024

    Join Us for Imagine a Day Without Water – October 17, 2024

    Join us for Imagine a Day Without Water, a national day of action, bringing together communities and policymakers to advance greater and more equitable water investment. Held on October 17, 2024, and led by the Value of Water Campaign, its goal is to educate and inspire the nation on the crucial need for investment in our nation’s water…

  • Looking for a new career and have a passion for customer service? Join our team!

    Looking for a new career and have a passion for customer service? Join our team!

    Medford Water is currently seeking a Customer Service Technician I to join our Customer Service Team. Review the full position description as well as information on our excellent compensation and benefits package here. The position will be open until noon on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.

  • Fall Is on the Way! Save Water and Money with Our Lawn Replacement Program

    Fall Is on the Way! Save Water and Money with Our Lawn Replacement Program

    Fall is on the way, and it’s a great time to make changes to your landscape, because it gives your plants time to prepare for a productive growing season in the spring. Consider replacing your thirsty green lawn with a variety of colorful waterwise, firewise, and pollinator-friendly plants! Our Lawn Replacement Rebate program can help…