Orchard Mesa Irrigation District

Orchard Mesa Irrigation District is supplied with water from the Colorado River as part of the Grand Valley Project in the western Colorado portion of the Colorado River Basin. The district has made possible a diverse agricultural economy, where favorable conditions allow growers to produce orchards, vineyards, vegetables, alfalfa and small grains on 9,219 acres (including “Vinelands” area of 591).

6,500parcels

9,219acres

Agricultural Users

Agricultural watering practices account for approximately 80% of all water use annually in Colorado.

Residential Users

Keep your lawn looking green and maintain your lateral while in the growing season.

October 29, 2024 - By

10/29/2024 Water Out Today

10/29/2024 Water Out today! Due to a gate issue at the river we have to shut diversion down today. Irrigation […]

October 3, 2024 - By

10/3/2024 Water Out Update

10/3/2024 Water Out Update: The date may move again. If you need water to winterize that should be done by […]

October 2, 2024 - By

10/2/2024 Water out update

10/2/2024 Water Out Update. The board decided to move water out date to Friday November 1st instead of the last […]