Medford, Ore. — The Medford Water Commission is wrapping up it’s investigation of lead pipes in the water system. So far 24 lead pigtails have been uncovered in neighborhoods that predate 1946. A couple dozen places still need to be checked. At homes ...
Medford, Ore. – Larry Rains announced he’s resigning from his position as manager of the Medford Water Commission effective October 31st. Rains made the announcement after the regular board meeting Wednesday. Following his announcement, the water commission board put Rains ...
Medford, Ore. — The Medford Water Commission has released another round of test results from homes connected to lead pigtails. One of the results showing lead levels nearly 200 times the EPA action level. The latest results are from homes on ...
Medford, Ore. — An update now to a story NBC5 News first brought you in June, when we learned that old lead pipes were found in Medford’s water system. Tonight, we’ve learned the Medford Water Commission has wrapped up it’s ...
Medford, Ore. — Lead pipes have been found at 1 in 4 locations where crews have potholed. The Medford Water Commission has checked 2,700 meter boxes in West Medford, and potholed at 40 locations, 10 of those had lead pigtails connecting ...
Medford, Ore. — The Medford Water Commission uncovers another handful of lead pipes in West Medford. On Wednesday, crews potholed and found two lead pigtails at homes on Laurel Street, another on King Street, and a fourth on West 11th. “We’ll ...
Medford, Ore. — Two more lead pigtails have been found in West Medford as the water commission continues it’s search to remove the old lead pipes. NBC5 reported on Thursday that a pigtail was found on Quince Street. Crews took water ...
Medford, Ore. — The Medford Water Commission has compiled a map indicating city water mains that pre-date 1946. This comes as the Water Commission Board directs staff to take immediate action on investigating areas where short lead pigtail pipes may ...
Medford, Ore. — We’re learning new information tonight about the discovery of lead pipes within Medford’s water system. According to the Medford Water Commission the most recent lead pigtail was found last month. Since then, they’ve gone back and looked ...
Medford, Ore. — You heard it here first last night, when NBC5 News launched an investigation into the discovery of lead pipes within Medford’s water system. According to the Medford Water Commission, lead pigtails – which connect the main water ...