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.

April 30, 2026 - By

4/30/2026 Drought info

OMID 2026 Irrigation Season Outlook What to Expect & How to Plan Current Conditions Flows on the Colorado River at […]

April 30, 2026 - By

4/30/2026 Mutual Mesa 52

4/30/2026 Mutual Mesa 52 closed for up to 24 hours for a lateral line repair.

April 29, 2026 - By

4/29/2026 Public Scoping Meeting

You’re Invited: Public Scoping Meeting The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, in coordination with the Orchard Mesa Irrigation District (OMID), is […]