(Medford, OR) -- Medford is under emergency water restrictions because of a power outage at a water treatment plant. Pacific Power is working the fix the problem. They don't know how long repairs will take. Until further notice, watering of yards is prohibited, along with car washing, water main flushing and filling of swimming pools, basically, any non-essential water use in Medford and surrounding communities. Authorities say the goal is to preserve water for domestic use and fire emergencies.