Water
Water Division
The City of Grants Pass Water Division treats and distributes over 2 billion gallons of water annually to over 10,477 customers through a complex system of reservoirs, pump stations and 188 miles of piping.
The water system includes the:
- Water Treatment Plant
- Reservoirs
- Booster pumping stations
- Distribution piping
- Support service systems
The water utility is an enterprise fund, with all costs associated with the system borne by water ratepayers throughout the city and UGB.
Water Production Data
Grants Pass Water Consumption Data |
05/27/2023 |
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Yesterday's Water Demand |
9.2649 Million Gallons |
Month Demand to Date |
150.6404 Million Gallons |
2023 Max Water Demand - 05/26/2023 |
9.2649 Million Gallons |
2023 Annual Demand to Date |
0.4994 Billion Gallons |
2022 Annual Total |
2.0609 Billion Gallons |
River Data
Data | 05/27/2023 8:00 AM |
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River Level |
2.82' Steady |
River Flow |
3130 CFS |
Turbidity |
4 NTU |
Temperature | 58.4 °F |
Rogue River Regulation Goals: MAY 24 (WED) - MAY 26 (FRI)
CFS | Time | Date |
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3200 | 0600 | 24 MAY |
3100 | 1000 | 24 MAY |
3000 | 1200 | 24 MAY |
2900 | 1400 | 24 MAY |
2800 | 1800 | 24 MAY |
NOTES:
MINIMUM OUTFLOW OF 900 CFS.
Maximum Rate of Increase 300 CFS per hour
Maximum Rate of Decrease is 150 CFS per 3 hours
Maximum 24 Hour Reduction is 0.15 x Outflow
Maximum Outflow 5000 CFS
FISHERIES GOALS:
MINIMIZING PRE-SPAWNING MORTALITY AMONG ADULT SPRING CHINOOK.
MINIMIZE DEWATERING OF SPRING CHINOOK REDDS.
MINIMIZE PRE-SPAWNING MORTALITY AMONG ADULT FALL CHINOOK.
INCREASE SURVIVAL RATES OF JUVENILE SALMONIDS IN SUMMER.
MINIMIZE THE PROPORTION OF FALL CHINOOK THAT SPAWN ABOVE GOLD RAY DAM (SITE).
Contact Us
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Water Treatment Plant
Adam Smith, Superintendent
821 SE M Street
Grants Pass, OR 97526
Ph: 541-450-6118
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FAQs About the Water Treatment Plant
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River Cam
Be sure to take a look at the Grants Pass Daily Courier River Cam. The camera provides a view down river from the Grants Pass Filtration Plant 24 hours a day.
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Tours
For a tour of the Water Treatment Plant please call, 541-450-6110. Fill out the Visitor Tour Request Form (PDF).