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Irrigation Water
City irrigation water will TURN ON APRIL 15, 2024. If you are in a neighborhood with an HOA, your irrigation system will be turned ON by your association. Please contact your HOA for specific dates.
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Who to call if you have a break in your irrigation line
As irrigation systems start up for the season, irrigation line breaks are almost inevitable. It is vital for residents to know who to call if they are having irrigation issues. Over the past year, your neighborhood may have experienced fiber internet construction, so the likelihood of an irrigation line break from this construction is high. To help manage service calls, we are asking residents to help with calling the right organization for help.
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Deeply Digital/Clearnetworx - 970.240.6600
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If you have fiber internet construction in your neighborhood, please contact Deeply Digital/Clearnetworx.
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City of Fruita Public Works - 970.858.9558 (7 AM - 3:30 PM, M-F), 970.250.7853 (After Hours)
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If you don’t know who to call or you are on city irrigation, please call the City of Fruita.
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CALL YOUR HOA or Property Manager | Find your HOA online
- If you are a part of an HOA, please contact your HOA.
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There are a variety of irrigation systems throughout the City that provide non-potable irrigation water to properties in the City’s service area. These systems consist of a combination of open ditches, piped gravity systems, and pressurized irrigation systems. Some of these facilities are privately maintained and some are publicly maintained. The City of Fruita operates and maintains the publicly owned facilities and delivers irrigation water to over 600 customers.
Watch the video to learn more about irrigation water in the City of Fruita
Irrigation Schedule
Irrigation water is available from the first part of April to late October.
The City of Fruita recommends the following watering schedule for homeowners with City Irrigation Water:
- Even numbered addresses: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Odd numbered addresses: Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
The Public Works Department utilizes every Monday as a regularly scheduled maintenance day to flush lines and make repairs to the irrigation system.
Most subdivisions within the city limits of Fruita have private irrigation systems. Please contact your HOA (Homeowner's Association) for information on watering schedules or in case of an emergency.
If you have any questions, please contact our Public Works Department at 970-858-9558 or email us at communications@fruita.org.
UNDERSTANDING IRRIGATION WATER
What is non-potable water?
Tap or potable water, like in your house; it is clean and it is good to drink. Irrigation or non-potable water - it is dirty, has moss and seeds in it, and it will make you sick if you drink it; but when used to water your lawn or garden, you save treated water for its intended use and you will save money. Irrigation water is far cheaper than Tap water for your lawns and gardens. With dirty water comes some challenges to keep your system clean and up and running.
Do you have irrigation questions?
Determine who to call with the diagram below.
- If it is a threat to life, health, or safety, or an unknown flooding emergency, call 911.
- If it is an issue with a City irrigation system or the irrigation source is uknown, call Fruita Public Works at 970-858-9558. If it is after hours, call 970-250-7853.
- If the irrigation is served by your Home Owners Association, call your HOA or property manager.
- If it is an issue with the irrigation canals or you need a headgate shut on the canal, call GVIC at 970-242-2762.
Pump Configuration and Customer Responsibilities:
The standard irrigation tap for residential customers consists of a two valve system. The first valve on the tap is operated by the City and is used to turn off your system in the event of a pipe break or an emergency shut off. The second valve is operated by the property owner and is used to control the private system. A standard irrigation service should include the following:
- Wye Strainer - Make sure this is accessible; it will need to be cleaned several times a year.
- Pump - Can be from 1 horse power up to 2 horse power depending on the size of your system, available power, and type of sprinkler heads you use. Sizing a pump should be left to a professional.
- Pressure Switch - This is the most important part of your system. If something goes wrong, like no water or clogged wye strainer and the loss of pressure, the pressure switch turns power off keeping your pump safe until you have time to clean the strainer.
- Pressure Gage - This also is a good tool to watch as your system is working. Most pumps put out 30 to 45 psi when pumping. Knowing this pressure when your system is new, gives you a heads up when things begin to change.
Each person that has an irrigation system can decide how elaborate or simple they want it to be, from full automatic systems to a manifold system with hoses.
Irrigation Tips:
If unsure of designing your system, consult a professional. Make sure they have experience with dirty water installation. Try to work with a reputable company and ask them to refer an installer.
When piping from your valve to your pump, keep the size 2” all the way to the pump. The fewer bends or elbows in the pipe before the pump is important for pump performance.
