Water

Water Treatment Plant

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

Current water consumption data by day, month, and year.
Grants Pass Water Consumption Data
04/25/2019
Yesterday's Water Demand
 3.8567 Million Gallons
Month Demand to Date
 80.1827 Million Gallons
2019 Max Water Demand - 03/08/19
 3.9715 Million Gallons
2019 Annual Demand to Date
 0.3652 Billion Gallons
2018 Annual Total
 2.1435 Billion Gallons
River Information

River Data

Current level, flow, turbidity, and temperature of the Rogue River
Data
04/25/2019 3:00 PM
River Level
 3.97' Steady
River Flow
 5250 CFS
Turbidity
 7 NTU
Temperature 53.9 °F

Current Rogue River Regulation Goals

LOST CREEK: APR 22 (MON) - APR 29 (MON)
2950 CFS0600 HRS22 APR

NOTES:

LOST CREEK: MAINTAIN OUTFLOWS AT 2950 CFS

MINIMUM OUTFLOW 1050 CFS.

MAXIMUM RATE OF INCREASE 300 CFS/HR.

MAXIMUM RATE OF DECREASE IS 150 CFS PER 3-HOURS.

MAXIMUM 24-HOUR REDUCTION IS 0.15 X OUTFLOW.

MAXIMUM OUTFLOW 8000 CFS.

TRAVEL TIME FROM LOST CREEK DAM TO GRANTS PASS IS APPROXIMATELY 10 HRS.

FISHERIES GOALS:

MAINTAIN MCLEOD AT 1150 CFS.  ENHANCE REARING CONDITIONS FOR JUVENILE FALL CHINOOK SALMON.