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 16, 2024 - By

7/16/24 1-150

7/16/24 Canal 1, Headgate 150 closed due to repair.  Will be back open 7/17/24 in the morning.

July 9, 2024 - By

7/9/2024 MM-74

7/9/2024 Mutual Mesa headgate 74 lateral irrigation partially turned off due to construction on 27 Rd.  Expected to be turned […]

June 20, 2024 - By

Irrigation Tip – Screens

Irrigation Tip: Many landowners install screens on the headgate to block debris from entering the lateral pipe.  This is good […]