Welcome to Columbia Irrigation
Columbia Irrigation District’s office is open Monday – Friday from 7:30 am – 4:00 pm. The office phone number is (509) 586-6118. During water season the District is available for emergencies 24 hours a day by calling (509) 586-6118.
The system begins at Wanawish Dam where water is diverted from the Yakima River into the main canal.
The CID system consists primarily of open canals, both lined and unlined, which total approximately 41 miles in length. Some CID lateral pipelines, mostly gravity flow, also exist to distribute water from the canals. The CID operates and maintains 50 Local Improvement Districts (LIDs) which provide irrigation water to each individual parcel.
The District will begin the process of priming the irrigation system Wednesday, March 20th. If you pump from the canal DO NOT begin pumping until all the debris and muck has been flushed out of the canal. This process will take several days. The District will not have anyone available to help you get unclogged until all services have been turned on throughout the District. This can take up to two weeks or longer.
Once the water has had time to flush, the District will begin opening the laterals and turning on pressurized systems. There are several pump systems throughout the District and unfortunately, not everyone gets to be first. The District appreciates your patience and hopes you have a good watering season.
LEGAL NOTICE: See under “What’s Happening” and “Meetings”
MEETING AGENDA: See Board Meeting Agendas by clicking on ”What’s Happening” and ”Meetings”
Tips to think about before calling the District if you think you are having a problem:
| No water | Check your valve – make sure it is open. (all the way) |
| Low pressure | If you’re using a hose – make sure it is not plugged |
| Clean your filter |
