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Columbia Irrigation District

We will begin to fill the canals Monday, March 30th. This is a multi-day process during this initial charging period. Beginning the week of April 6th, pump stations will be turned on and valves opened. You can check the water status map to find out if your area has been turned on. If you do not have water by April 15th, please contact our office. Please note that water will be very dirty for a period of time due to flooding conditions in the Yakima River.

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​We are entering the 4th consecutive year of drought in the Yakima River Basin. Currently, the 5 USBR reservoirs are near full capacity, and releases are underway to make room for the anticipated runoff. The reservoirs are expected to refill. However, snowpack levels remain below normal. Recent data shows the Upper Yakima Basin at 36% & the Naches Basin at 52% of average snow water equivalent. With melt off from the past weeks, snowpack levels are still only marginally better than the record low in 2015. As a result, irrigation watering schedules may need to be implemented as early as June. We ask for your patience if you experience any issues with water deliveries, pressure or water quality.