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.

May 8, 2025 - By

5/8/25 Vinelands Pump Station

5/8/25 Vinelands Pump Station down today for maintenance, should take all day. 11:15am Vinelands Pump back on.

April 28, 2025 - By

04/28/2025 MM-003

4/28/25 Mutual Mesa headgate 003. Shut off for a repair on Kathy Jo. Should be back on later today or […]

April 23, 2025 - By

4/21/25 MM-003

4/21/25 Mutual Mesa headgate 003 is shut down for repair on Kathy Jo. Should be back on 4/24/25.  4/24/25 headgate […]