IMPERIAL — Maintaining a reliable water supply for one of the most productive agricultural regions in the United States is no small feat, but for the Imperial Irrigation District (IID), it’s a task that’s been carried out day in and day out for over a century. With a team of more than 300 dedicated Water Department employees, the IID continues to ensure that water flows 24/7 to meet the needs of Imperial Valley’s residents, industries, and farms.

From heavy equipment operators and mechanics to zanjeros, water patrolmen, and coordinators, these workers are responsible for keeping the District’s extensive water delivery system running smoothly—no matter the weather or the challenge. Their work, often performed in harsh conditions, is crucial to the local agricultural industry, which produce

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