Ground Water Districts

Web experience hosted by the Idaho Department of Water Resources to view active ground water districts in Idaho. The Idaho Legislature adopted the Ground Water District Act in 1995 which enables land owners holding groundwater irrigation rights to organize their own ground water district pursuant to a local election authorized by a county commission. The creation and organization of a ground water district is similar to that of an irrigation organization, and it has broader authorities than a water measurement district. The ground water district can perform the measurement and reporting functions required by law and levy assessments. Additionally, the ground water district may represent its members in various water use issues and related legal matters, develop and operate mitigation and recharge plans, and perform other duties as described under Idaho Code § 42-5224. For more information, please visit the IDWR Ground Water Districts page.