Breakages or emergencies

If an irrigation emergency occurs, please contact the OID Management at 509-826-1250. AIA board can be contacted by email at astonirrigation@yahoo.com.

Since our board consists of a volunteer force, there is not currently a member who is available for response by phone.

System Status: Offline, End of Season

System is offline due to end of irrigation season.

TBD

Total system usage

This value is what is registered at our system totalizers and include all leakage thereafter. This is the value audited by the Department of Ecology.

This value is updated at least monthly around the 20th of each month.

General Announcements

2024 STREAM MONITORING

A link to the USGS stream monitoring has been placed under “Important Links”. Search for station 124.450.00. This is the station that DOE uses to determine when Aston Irrigation Association must shut down interruptible allocations. There are low flow minimums required throughout the summer. 2024 is not looking good. As of 4/17/2024 the flow is 3080 cfs. Looking ahead, the minimum flow for May 15 is 3800 cfs.

Election of new officers occurred at the 2024 annual membership meeting.

Chad Andreas – President

Kent Kovalenko – Vice President

Les McKay – At Large

Cathy Cannon – Treasurer

Shannon Johnson – Secretary

Our webpage is currently under development. Some features may not be fully implemented at this time.

Billing information

To avoid late fees and/or lockout, please ensure your bill is paid in full by the contractually required date on our users agreement (April 15th of each year)

Current overuse penalties:

First 100,000 gallons, $100
Second 100,000 gallons, $200 ($300 total)
Third 100,000 gallons, $300 ($600 total)

See your users agreement for more information. Generic users agreement can be found on Important Links Page.

Meter information:

Each user is responsible for protecting their meter from the elements. Any meters that are damaged will be replaced at the user’s expense. A meter is required for usage of AIA resources. Consider sealing your meter in a vault below ground, or in an above ground enclosure. Exposed meters are at risk of freeze damage during periods of time were service is available and nighttime freezing conditions exist. Meters are selected by the board for uniformity, and are offered to the members at the association’s cost.

See below for approved meters and prices, contact the association prior to purchasing your own meter to ensure compatibility. A source for meter replacements is being looked into. The Association does not have any left in stock.

Association approved meters:

Kamstrup FlowIQ 3101 ($1100)

For 1.5 inch connection users. These are typically for the larger pasture style properties north of Omak River Rd.

Sensus iPearl 4WHL5A ($325)

For 1 inch connection users. These are the most common type of meter used in our association.

Send Us A Message

If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact the association here. A board member will typically respond within one regular business day.

Email us at Astonirrigation@yahoo.com

Important dates and events:

April 15, 2024

Scheduled system pressurization

Beginning of the irrigation season

October 15, 2024

Scheduled system shutdown

End of the irrigation season

(Note that system administrators may shut down early or intermittently to protect the system from freezing)

TBD October, 2024

System winterization

Please ensure all systems are winterized prior to this day and after system shutdown to prevent damage to association’s distribution system.

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