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Kennewick Irrigation District Program Helps Community Members in Need

In 2011 the Kennewick Irrigation District began partnering with Community Action Connection to offer assistance to low income customers experiencing financial hardship. The Helping Hands program provides assistance in paying annual irrigation assessments for qualified applicants. The assistance program is funded by a portion of the revenues collected from delinquency fees and donations made by […]

Kennewick Irrigation District Removes Watering Restrictions for…2015

The Kennewick Irrigation District (KID) would like to let our customers know that beginning Sunday, September 20, 2015, all restrictions on irrigation water usage by District customers will be removed and will remain in effect until the last day of the water season on Sunday, October 11th. Although customers will have the ability to water […]

Last Day of Irrigation Water Service for 2015

The Kennewick Irrigation District (KID) would like to let our customers know that the last anticipated date of water delivery for the 2015 season will be Sunday, October 11, 2015. On October 12th KID will begin baseline testing. Baseline testing provides the opportunity to measure the amount of seepage from the canal. During testing canals […]

Change to K.I.D. Drought Watering Schedule

Due to cooler temperatures, water supply available to the Kennewick Irrigation District has increased and K.I.D. has adjusted the Drought Watering schedule to allow our customers to make the most of this opportunity. Scheduling allows customers to maximize equitable use of the water available. The District requests homeowners begin following the new schedule immediately. Homeowners […]

Increased Flows Allow K.I.D. Customers Spot Watering of Lawns

Due to increased water availability, effective immediately the Kennewick Irrigation District is again allowing spot watering of areas of lawn showing signs of distress. Watering will be allowed outside of the established schedule for up to 30 minutes per area with a hose. These watering guidelines will remain in effect until further notice.

Kennewick Irrigation District To Hold Drought Related Town Hall Meeting

Kennewick Irrigation District will hold a special meeting for purposes of sharing information on the drought and gathering input from its customers on elements of the District’s Drought Policy and Response.   The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 13th, 2015, at the Kennewick Red Lion, located at 1101 N. Columbia Center Blvd. […]

Temporary Increase in Water Allows K.I.D. Customers to Spot Water Lawns

Cooler temperatures have helped to increase the amount of water available to the Kennewick Irrigation District, with a slight increase being seen. To make best use of the water available, the District will immediately begin allowing customers to spot water areas of lawn showing signs of distress. Watering will be allowed outside of the established […]

Decreased Flows Mean End to K.I.D. Customers Spot Watering of Lawns

Return flows in the Yakima River have seen a steep reduction and therefore, water available to the Kennewick Irrigation District has dropped. Effective immediately, K.I.D. customers will need to eliminate spot watering with hoses those areas of lawn showing signs of distress. Customers will be allowed to continue to water according to the established watering […]

Public Notice – Aquatic Weed Treatment Alert

Algae growth is very high this year due to high temperatures and low water. Kennewick Irrigation District field staff applied an aquatic weed treatment of Endothal last week. District crews will be working around the clock to manage the debris, but for the next three weeks, as the weeds die they will break loose and […]