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Who can I call if I have any questions about water quality?
For information about water quality, call 541-774-2430. Questions also can be emailed to us or mailed to Medford Water, 200 S. Ivy St. […]
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What is ozonation, and why is it used?
Ozone (O3) occurs in nature and can also be formed from oxygen, or oxygen compounds, in a variety of ways. […]
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Over the years I’ve heard that bottled water is safer to drink and now someone is trying to sell me a home treatment device or filter for my tap water; is there a problem with my tap water?
Increasingly over the last several years, people have been bombarded with alarming sales pitches touting the benefits of bottled water […]
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What is Medford Water doing to reduce DBPs and improve water quality?
In addition to using less chlorine than the allowable limit to effectively disinfect our drinking water, our Source Water Protection […]
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Does Medford Water monitor for Disinfection By-products (DBPs)?
Disinfection by-products (DBPs) are formed when a water treatment disinfectant, such as chlorine, interacts with natural organic materials in water. We […]
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What are Disinfection By-products (DBPs)?
Disinfection by-products (DBPs) are formed when a water treatment disinfectant, such as chlorine, interacts with natural organic materials in water. […]
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Why is our water treated with chlorine?
Drinking water must be disinfected to treat disease-causing microbial pathogens (e.g., bacteria, viruses, protozoa, parasites). Chlorine, in the form of […]
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Is Naegleria fowleri found in our drinking water?
While the risk of Naegleria fowleri is low given our cold source waters, we understand that it may concern some customers. Medford […]
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Does Medford Water flow water from fire hydrants?
Yes. While we of course always want to avoid wasting water, our highest priority is assuring high water quality for […]
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Does Medford Water add fluoride to the water?
No, Medford Water does not add fluoride to the water.
