Where does our water come from?
- April 5, 2024 |
During the winter months, our drinking water comes from Big Butte Springs, a ground water source that provides water of exceptional quality. During the peak-use summer months, water from the Rogue River is used to supplement the springs supply. The river water is also of high quality, but additional treatment—performed at the Robert A. Duff Water Treatment Plant—is required. Treatment of this surface water source consists of coagulation, settling, and filtration, followed by disinfection. The addition of ozone in 2002 provided a dramatic reduction in musty taste and odors occasionally found in the river water. While it does provide additional disinfection benefits, it was added only for these aesthetic qualities; the overall water quality is excellent and safe to drink.