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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…
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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…
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Understanding Your Water Bill
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Planting for the Future
It may seem odd, but the middle of winter is actually the best time to begin planning outdoor projects for later in the year. If you are contemplating making changes to an existing landscape or installing a new one, consider making it water wise! Giving attention to plant selection and sprinkler system design can help…
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Reminder: New Water Rates Take Effect March 1, 2026
Rate modifications approved December 2025 go into effect March 1, 2026; they average 13.6% for single-family residential customers in Medford with a ¾” meter (for average monthly usage of 10,000 gallons, these customers will see their monthly bill go from $37.58 to $42.67). Even after modifications, our water rates are still low compared with similar…
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The Value of Water – New Rates Take Effect March 1, 2026
Water is critical to our wellbeing, and aside from the many ways each of us use water personally each day, we cannot survive very long without it. In recognition of this importance, Medford Water has made it our mission to provide a reliable, high-quality water supply at the best value. This means planning ahead what…
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Where Does Your Dollar Go? The Cost of Delivering Water to Your Tap in 2026
As you might imagine, there are significant expenses associated with storing, treating, and transporting water for people to use. These costs are the basis for fees that all water providers charge, with the goal of ensuring that charges are allocated in a fair manner. Medford Water has made it our mission to provide a reliable,…
