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.

9/8/2023 Water out
September 8, 2023 - By

9/8/2023 Water out

9/8/2023 Water out – It is that time of year the big question…..When is water out? It is always scheduled […]

8/16/2023 Canal 1 – Emergency Repair
August 16, 2023 - By

8/16/2023 Canal 1 – Emergency Repair

There will be a continued low level in Canal 1 due to an emergency repair being made on Pump 4. […]

8/16/2023 Dip in the canals
August 16, 2023 - By

8/16/2023 Dip in the canals

There will be a dip in the canals shortly after 8pm on 8/16/2023, we are running an efficiency test on […]