Twin Falls Prepares to Turn on Pressurized Irrigation for Home Sprinklers

The city is working to have the system ready by May 1 following a dry winter season.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 11:36pm

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The city of Twin Falls, Idaho is preparing to turn on its pressurized irrigation system to deliver canal water to home sprinkler systems by May 1. Public Works Director Josh Baird says the dry ground this year has made the need for irrigation seem even more urgent, and the city is working to expedite the process for both homeowners and farmers.

Why it matters

As Twin Falls has seen more agricultural land converted to housing, the city has required new subdivisions to use canal water or pressurized irrigation to limit the consumption of treated potable water. This has helped the city use less potable water overall despite a doubling of the population since 2001.

The details

The Twin Falls Canal Company plans to start delivering water to shareholders this week, which includes about half the homes in Twin Falls that rely on canals to water their lawns. The city has 26 pressurized irrigation pumps across town that take time to set up at the start of the season. Once the water is turned on, residents must follow the rules and stick to their assigned watering days.

  • The Twin Falls Canal Company plans to start delivering water to shareholders this week.
  • The city plans to have the pressurized irrigation system ready for homeowners by May 1.

The players

Josh Baird

The Public Works Director for the city of Twin Falls, Idaho.

Twin Falls Canal Company

The company that delivers canal water to about half the homes in Twin Falls for lawn irrigation.

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What they’re saying

“We plan on having everybody that's on pressurized irrigation ready to rock 'n' roll by May 1.”

— Josh Baird, Public Works Director

“Recognize it is a lower water year, and so please be considerate. Make sure you're not overwatering if you don't have to.”

— Josh Baird, Public Works Director

What’s next

Residents should check the Watering Times and Conservation page on the City of Twin Falls' website to see their assigned watering days once the pressurized irrigation system is turned on.

The takeaway

Twin Falls' proactive approach to managing its pressurized irrigation system and encouraging water conservation has helped the city use less potable water overall, even as its population has doubled since 2001. This highlights the importance of sustainable water management practices in growing communities.