Author: Yvette Finstad

  • Renovation Work Underway in Our Building Beginning May 4, 2026

    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…

  • Water Supply Outlook Page to Stay Updated Through October

    Water Supply Outlook Page to Stay Updated Through October

    As the summer landscape watering season comes to a close and the weather cools, our Water Supply Outlook page atmedfordwater.org/watersupply still features information on our current water supply production and demand, regional water conditions, water supply FAQs, and more. It will remain updated through October, to keep our customers informed about water supply conditions and…

  • New Water Supply Outlook Webpage Launched

    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…

  • Update: Boil Water Advisory LIFTED for Area of Southwest Medford

    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…

  • The Weather is Beautiful, but There’s No Need to Start Watering Just Yet!

    The Weather is Beautiful, but There’s No Need to Start Watering Just Yet!

    Spring begins in just a few days, but your lawn isn’t ready for regular watering just yet! The cooler evening temperatures in Southern Oregon and retained soil moisture are still doing the work for you, not to mention that rain is in the forecast over the next 10 days, so hold off on turning on…

  • It’s Groundwater Awareness Week March 8–14, 2026!

    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…

  • DYK: You Play a Part in Protecting Your Groundwater?

    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…

  • Medford Water Wins Drinking Water Protection Award

    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…

  • Fall in Love With Water Efficient WaterSense-Certified Products

    Fall in Love With Water Efficient WaterSense-Certified Products

    Happy Valentines Day! Fall in love with WaterSense-certified products designed for water efficiency and performance that will also help your wallet! Look for products bearing the WaterSense label at your local retailer, or shop online at epa.gov/watersense. We even have rebates for WaterSense toilets and smart irrigation controllers! For eligibility requirements and instructions, go to our…

  • Understanding Your Water Bill

    Understanding Your Water Bill