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.

July 9, 2025 - By

7/9/25 low water hg 1-144-179

7/9/25 Low water end of canal 1.  Canal 1 headgates 144 -179 will be low due to sluicing operations moving […]

July 9, 2025 - By

Water Loss Study 7/9/25

Water Loss Study Headgate Closures Reminders: 7/12/25 Water Loss Study headgate closures.  Approximately 5am to 4pm, Canal 1 headgates 1-29, […]

June 30, 2025 - By

6/30/25 MM-90 Repair

6/30/25 Mutual Mesa headgates 85 – 92 no water due to repair on hg MM-90 today. 6/30/25 repair complete water […]