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.

August 18, 2026 - By

8/18/26 Water Pumps

8/18/26 Water Pumps Reminder normal irrigation canal levels can fluctuate unexpectedly and damage your pumps. To avoid damage to water […]

August 18, 2026 - By

8/18/26 Drought update

OMID Water Supply Update August 18, 2026 Despite an exceptionally difficult water year, the Grand Valley irrigation community has worked […]

August 5, 2026 - By

8/5/26 Piping Project

OMID Canals 1 & 2 Piping Project – Design Phase Update Thank you to everyone who attended the Public Scoping […]