WATER USER'S INFORMATION
Water Supply
Groundwater (Irrigation Wells and Wastewater)
Water Supply
The water supply for the first unit is obtained largely from waste water recaptured from two drains: the Elija and Wilson. The water supply for the second unit is water diverted from the Payette River natural flow and from stored water from Cascade Reservoir.
Wastewater
Groundwater (Irrigation Wells and Wastewater)
Water Supply
Wastewater within the boundaries of the District belongs to the Black Canyon Irrigation District and can only be applied to assessed acres within the boundaries of the District.
Groundwater (Irrigation Wells and Wastewater)
Groundwater (Irrigation Wells and Wastewater)
Groundwater (Irrigation Wells and Wastewater)
Lands that have ground water rights and Black Canyon Irrigation District water rights will not be entitled to excess water and will not be entitled to transfer water to those lands. These accounts stand alone and will not be permitted to combine with any other accounts since they have claimed ground water rights.
Assessments
Water Orders
Groundwater (Irrigation Wells and Wastewater)
Bills are sent twice a year in the Spring (February/March) and in the Fall (October/November) for both Units for the calendar year.
Water Orders
Water Orders
Water Orders
Water is ordered online. Check the Water Orders tab for more information.
Allotment
Water Orders
Water Orders
Water allotment will be set by the Board of directors every year.
RRA Forms (Second Unit ONLY)
RRA Forms (Second Unit ONLY)
RRA Forms (Second Unit ONLY)
The District is a federal project and must comply with the Acreage Limitation Rules and Regulations (43CFR part 426). All landholders (direct or indirect landowners or lessees), who hold (direct or indirectly own or lease) nonexempt land (irrigable or irrigation land that is subject to the acreage limitation provisions) within Bureau of Reclamation projects must annually file RRA forms as a condition for the receipt of irrigation water from a Reclamation facility. This requirement applies to individuals, married couples and their dependents, legal entities (partnerships, corporation, trusts, estates, joint tenancies-in- common, etc.) religious or charitable organizations, and public entities.
If you purchase land in the Black Canyon Irrigation District, contact the office immediately to see if the Acreage Limitation Rules & Regulation pertains to you.
LANDOWNER’S ARE ULTIMATELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ON RRA FORMS.
Fence Policy
RRA Forms (Second Unit ONLY)
RRA Forms (Second Unit ONLY)
NO exterior boundary line fences or gates will be built across Irrigation District easements or ditch rider access roads, canals, lateral, or drains.
NO fences, including interior fences shall be built that will interfere with weed spraying or canal, lateral or drain maintenance or operations.
Contact the office for detailed fence policy.
Right-of-Way (R.O.W.)
RRA Forms (Second Unit ONLY)
Right-of-Way (R.O.W.)
Right of ways varies from each canal and lateral system. Contact the District for width in your particular area or system. NO sprinkling of ditch rider access roads will be allowed.
Pumps
Cooperative Piping
Right-of-Way (R.O.W.)
ALL pumps must be installed below the weir, and in such a manner so as not to back water into Black Canyon Irrigation District system. An overflow shall be installed capable of handling the entire ordered flow and such flows shall not be allowed to return back into the District laterals or canals.
The District assumes “NO” responsibility on pumps and motors due to any cause.
Cooperative Piping
Cooperative Piping
Cooperative Piping
Any pipeline installed on District laterals or canals will be scheduled at the convenience of the District. A written agreement must be signed with the estimated cost, before work is to start. Along with a pipeline easement, all materials are to be furnished by the landowner and shall be on the job site prior to start of construction.
Pipelines
Water Rights: Detailed Information on Water Right Transfers
Water Rights: Detailed Information on Water Right Transfers
Any privately owned pipelines, crossing District’s laterals are to be a minimum of 36” under the bottom of the lateral and/or access road. Such pipeline shall be installed, in such a manner as not interfere with the maintenance easement of the District.
Pipe is to be of a minimum of 100 lbs. PSI PIP.
See Article XV Resolution adopted 11-10-01 with amendments, to temporary and permanent water right transfer.
Water Rights: Detailed Information on Water Right Transfers
Water Rights: Detailed Information on Water Right Transfers
Water Rights: Detailed Information on Water Right Transfers
The privilege to use the Black Canyon Irrigation District’s water is the responsibility of the landowner. Black Canyon Irrigation District water must be applied to lands that have the right to said water. Temporary annual transfers may be made at the District office. Permanent transfers of district water may be made to other lands with in the Black Canyon Irrigation District. Both of these transfers must take place at the District office and require approval.
If you have any questions concerning the transfer of District water, inquire at the District office.
The right to use District water is limited to lands within the District to which the right to apply District water exists.