Announcement of Candidates for KID Board Positions
Candidates for the Kennewick Irrigation District Board of Directors positions to be filled at the KID annual election on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 were announced at the Board of Directors meeting today. The candidates for Position 1 are Kirk Rathbun and James E. Wade. The candidates for Position 4 are Dean L. Dennis and Penny […]
Winterization & Maintenance
In the Fall Make SURE that the water is off (should be by mid-October) before you do anything with the system, then locate the KID riser for your lot and open it wide to drain. Once the riser and valve have drained completely, winterize your property’s irrigation system, whether a full system or just hoses […]
Hot Weather Watering Tips
With the hot weather KID encourages its water users to follow these watering tips: Watering during midday is encouraged and does not harm lawns. KID experiences a 300% to 500% spike in water usage from 5 am to 10am and the system was not built for that type of water demand. The canal system was […]
Help Prevent Unnecessary Flooding
Please make sure the valves on your irrigation risers are closed as the Kennewick Irrigation District fills the canals and starts up the irrigation service to your neighborhoods. At this time of the year, there is an avoidable risk of flooding from irrigation risers which have been left open over the winter. If water arrives […]
Irrigation Water Quality
The Kennewick Irrigation District wants the general public to know that irrigation water may contain harmful microbial contaminates and should not be ingested. Moreover, as the weather warms, parents should avoid having their children play in irrigation water and should not use irrigation water to fill pools. The Kennewick Irrigation District was organized in 1917. […]
2013 Irrigation Season – Are You Prepared for Water?
The start of the water season is upon us. Please be sure to check your riser and valve for freeze damage and call KID if repairs are needed. Repairs in private line areas may be the responsibility of the property owner. Call KID if in doubt. Close your valve before water is turned on to […]
Yakima Basin Water Supply – March Forecast Released
YAKIMA, Wash.- The Bureau ofReclamation’s March 2013 Total Water Supply Available (TWSA) forecast for the Yakima Basin indicates that there will be a full water supply for both senior and junior water rights. “At this time the water supply for the basin is expected to be near to slightly below normal.” said Yakima Project River […]
KID Customer Community Event at Home Depot in Kennewick
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Saturday, March 23rd KID Customer Community Event at Home Depot in Kennewick (By Hwy 395 on 27th Ave) KID will be partnering with Home Depot for a KID Customer BBQ & Information Event! We invite you to join us from 10AM to 4PM in the Home Depot parking lot. Hot dogs will […]
No Increase In Assessments Again For 2013
For the 4th consecutive year, assessments for parcels 8 acres and less will see no increase in their assessments. For parcels 8 acres and larger, 2013 represents the 3rd consecutive year with no increase in assessments. Kid is able to accomplish this by being very frugal with rate payer money and having a zero based […]
KID Election Notice
The annual election of Directors for the Kennewick Irrigation District will be held on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 from 1:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at 12 W. Kennewick Avenue in Kennewick. The purpose of this election is to elect Directors to fill Position 2 for a three-year term and Position 4 for the remaining one […]