Medford, Ore. — Medford Water Commission crews began digging Wednesday in search of lead pigtail pipes. It’s the first time the commission has started looking specifically for the problem pipe, and it happened only after NBC5 News brought the issue ...

Medford, Ore. — Crews have located more than a dozen homes in Medford that are fed by galvanized pipes,  a telltale sign that lead pigtail pipes may be underground. The Medford Water Commission has canvassed more than 300 meter boxes ...

Medford, Ore. —  Medford Water Commission crews will begin canvassing meter boxes in older Medford neighborhoods next week in search of lead pigtail pipes. You heard it here first, when NBC5 News launched an investigation after learning a lead pigtail ...

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 ...

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