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 10, 2024 - By

4/8/2024 no water mm-96 down stream

4/8/24 Mutual Mesa headgate 96 down stream, no water until repair made. Should be completed 4/12/24.

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4/10/2024 lateral repair

4/10/2024 If a repair is needed turn off headgate, put a note of where the repair is taking place, expected […]

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4/10/2024 Headgates

4/10/2024 Water is flowing in all canals.  It is up to the landowners to open the headgates when the laterals […]