Water Delivery

OCTOBER 2024 UPDATE: The natural river flow in not enough to meet the agriculture and conveyance demand of the Middle Rio Grande Valley. For the remainder of the season, irrigators will again rely on natural river flow for an irrigation water supply. Irrigators should expect limited irrigation deliveries and extended periods with no water.  Available water continues to be delivered on a rotational basis. Given the current conditions, the MRGCD cannot guarantee the number or frequency of irrigation deliveries. Water users should take this into consideration when making farming decisions this fall. MRGCD will continue delivering available supply until October 31, 2024.

NOTICE TO IRRIGATORS: Regarding the availability of water deliveries for fall planting, the current supply is not enough to meet crop water requirements of MRGCD water users. Irrigators should carefully consider their water needs, and that of others. MRGCD will be as flexible as possible to assist new crops, but not at the detriment of other irrigators. Water users should take this into consideration when making farming decisions this fall.

Irrigation system operators (ISOs) will provide notice of water availability.

Water Distribution Division Vision Statement:

To be recognized in the community for our transparency, integrity, and dedication to distributing water equitably and efficiently to MRGCD irrigators.

Water Supply:

The delivery of irrigation water within the MRGCD is highly dependent on the natural flow of the Rio Grande. At times, supplemental water may be available from storage to minimize the effect of low Rio Grande flow on the irrigation water supply. Click HERE for more information on current river flow and storage conditions.

Rotational Scheduling:

There are times when the water supply is insufficient to meet the needs of all irrigators. During water shortages, the MRGCD schedules irrigation deliveries on a rotational basis. Rotational scheduling is a systematic rotation of water designed for equitable distribution. In rotational scheduling, irrigation intervals depend on supply, demand, and efficiency.

Demand Scheduling:

When the available water supply meets or exceeds the irrigation demand, irrigation deliveries may be provided according to a demand scheduling system. Demand scheduling is intended to provide water users with the right amount of water at the right time to meet the crop demand. In demand scheduling, irrigation intervals depend on efficiency, crop type, soil type, and weather.

CONTACT YOUR IRRIGATION SYSTEMS OPERATOR (ISO) TO SCHEDULE.

CLICK HERE TO FIND THE CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE ISO IN YOUR AREA.

MRGCD Scheduling & Delivery Process: