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Dalton Gardens Irrigation District
Dalton Gardens Irrigation District
6360 N. Fourth Street, Dalton Gardens, Idaho 83815
Office Hours: Monday & Tuesday — 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Phone: (208) 635-5545
Email: daltonirrigation@gmail.com
District Notices
(Linked documents for the DGID Water Supply Study are located at the bottom of this page.)
Board Meetings
Meetings are held at 6:00 PM on the second Monday of each month at the DGID office.
If you wish to address the Board, please email the office at least one week prior to the meeting.
Payments may be dropped off 24/7 using the mail slot at Dalton Gardens City Hall.
Call Before You Dig
Call or Email the office 208-635-5545 or daltonirrigation@gmail.com
PLEASE CALL 811 BEFORE YOU DIG.
If needed, repaint color-coded marks before beginning work.
Encroachment Permits
No encroachment, including but not limited to a permanent structure(s), tree(s), shrub(s), fence(s), berm(s), or concrete fixture(s) shall be placed upon the District’s right-of-way without first obtaining an encroachment permit or variance from the District. Avoid the financial cost of removing landscaping or buildings later by simply avoiding the District easements now.
Permit forms are available at the bottom of this page.
Approximate main locations are shown on the map link below.
For questions, contact the office:
- Phone: (208) 635-5545
- Email: daltonirrigation@gmail.com
Builders / Contractors / Landscapers
A Variance Encroachment Permit is required for any permanent structure located within DGID easements.
Please review the map below for approximate irrigation main locations.
Contact the office with any questions.
Fence Companies
Please locate DGID mains using the map below.
If an Encroachment Permit is required, obtain one using the links at the bottom of the page.
Easements
Do not construct, place, or plant anything within 20 feet on either side of irrigation mains without written approval from DGID.
This includes (but is not limited to):
- Buildings
- Swimming pools
- Patios
- Berms
- Fences
- Trees & shrubs
According to DGID By-Laws, property owners are responsible for removal of anything built or planted over irrigation mains or within easements. Avoid the financial cost of removing landscaping or
buildings later by simply avoiding the District easements now.
Property Owners
- If you or your neighbor has a leak, close the valve at the weir/standpipe.
- Use stainless steel or galvanized parts only.
- Maximum nozzle size: 1/2 inch.
Winter Operation
When you have blown out your personal line close the valve, once all personal lines on your standpipe are blown out and prior to a hard freeze is when you will open all valves at the standpipe for the winter to help prevent breaks.
A notice will be posted here when the irrigation water is turned off.Booster Pumps
No booster pumps allowed.
Water Schedule
Water is typically available 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM, with seasonal daylight adjustments.
Please set timers appropriately.
Blow-Out Reminders
- Do not schedule system blow-outs until after the official turnoff date.
- Close your valve after all users on your standpipe have blown out their lines.
- Re-open before hard freeze conditions.
Watering Guidelines
Address Schedule
Even addresses (ending in 0,2,4,6,8):
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Odd addresses (ending in 1,3,5,7,9):
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Hand watering and drip systems, are allowed any day.
General Watering Tips
- Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering streets.
- Be considerate of neighbors.
- Water only on your scheduled days.
Field Watering (2–3 inch aluminum pipe)
- Normal temps: Twice per week
- Hot temps: Every other day
Automatic Sprinkler Systems
- Water 30–45 minutes, once a day, every other day.
- During hot weather: Morning & evening cycles.
- End last station one hour before sunset to reduce fungus and disease.
Lawn Care
- During first and last mowing of the season, collect clippings.
- Highest mower setting produces the greenest lawn in hot weather.
- Taller stems retain more moisture.
New Grass
Contact the office to report newly planted grass.
Suggested watering schedule:
- 10–15 minutes, 3–5 times/day for 3–4 weeks (weather dependent)
- Then once daily for 2–3 more weeks until established