Water 

Water Treatment Plant and pond

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
07/08/2020
 Yesterday's Water Demand
 9.9575 Million Gallons
Month Demand to Date
 68.2762 Million Gallons
2020 Max Water Demand - 04/18/20
 11.9686 Million Gallons
2020 Annual Demand to Date
 1.0064 Billion Gallons
2019 Annual Total
  2.0789 Billion Gallons
River Information

River Data

Current level, flow, turbidity, and temperature of the Rogue River
Data
07/08/2020 8:00 A.M.
River Level
 1.84' Steady
River Flow
 1500 CFS
Turbidity
 2 NTU
Temperature 59.8 °F

Rogue River Regulation Goals: Jul 02 (Thu) - Jul 06 (Mon) 

CFS Time Date
1700 CFS 0600 Hrs 02 JUL
     

NOTES:

Lost Creek: DECREASE OUTFLOWS AS SCHEDULED.
Minimum Outflow 2350 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 3500 CFS
Travel time from Lost Creek Dam to Grants Pass is approximately 10 hours

FISHERIES GOALS:

MAINTAIN AGNESS AT OR BELOW 68 DEGREES F.  MINIMIZE PRE-SPAWNING MORTALITY AMONG ADULT SPRING CHINOOK.  MINIMIZE THE DEWATERING OF JUVENILE SALMONOIDS.

Contact Us

  1. Water Treatment Plant

    821 SE M Street
    Grants Pass, OR 97526
    Ph: 541-450-6118

    Staff Directory

  2. FAQs About the Water Treatment Plant

    GP Now In Focus (video)

  3. 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.

  4. Tours

    For a tour of the Water Treatment Plant please call, 541-450-6110. Fill out the Visitor Tour Request Form (PDF).