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 8, 2026 - By

2026 Water Out

2026 Water Out is October 15, 2026. It is a few weeks early due to lack of water in the […]

October 8, 2026 - By

10/8/2026 MM-3

10/8/2026 Mutual Mesa headgate 3 is closed due to line break on Kathy Jo. Estimated to be back on tomorrow.

September 28, 2026 - By

9/28/2026 Drought Irrigation Update:

OMID Water Supply Update September 28, 2026 OMID will begin receiving irrigation water 9/28/2026 – 10/15/2026. The season will end […]