City Shutting Down Water Supply in Twin Falls Neighborhoods

Pressurized Irrigation Stations in Twin Falls Closing for the Season

The City of Twin Falls is gearing up for its annual winter preparations. Starting October 20, 2024, the city will begin shutting down and winterizing pressurized irrigation stations for the season. If you live in a subdivision connected to the city’s pressurized irrigation system, this means you won’t be receiving irrigation water again until late April when the system typically reopens.

How to Know When Your Station is Shut Off

To see when your specific subdivision’s pressurized irrigation station has been turned off, you can check the city’s Pressurized Irrigation Station Meter, which is available on their website. Keeping an eye on this will help you stay informed and ready for the seasonal shutdown.

Winterizing Your Sprinkler System

Before winter sets in, you’ll need to winterize your home’s sprinkler system. You can do this by shutting off the valve that connects your sprinklers to the city’s pressurized irrigation lines. This valve is usually found near the sidewalk in front of your home. After shutting it off, it’s important to clear any remaining water from the system to prevent freezing during the colder months.

If you’re unsure about handling the winterization process yourself, many local businesses offer this service at a small cost. Proper winterization can save you from expensive repairs and prevent water waste when the system is turned back on next season.

What is Pressurized Irrigation?

You might be wondering what pressurized irrigation is all about. The City of Twin Falls has partnered with the Twin Falls Canal Company to use water from the region’s existing canal system for irrigation. This water conservation effort helps protect the limited water supply from the Snake Plain Aquifer.

Here’s how it works: water is drawn from the area’s canals into nine settling ponds where natural processes help remove organic material. After that, it’s pumped into 27 stations around the city to provide irrigation water to thousands of homes.

For the past 20 years, the city has required all new subdivisions to use pressurized irrigation. This system has significantly reduced demand on the aquifer, saving around 6 million gallons of water each day.