Turlock Irrigation District will push back the start of its irrigation season, which was slated to begin March 2. 

“If we’d have started today, because of the recent rain, nobody would’ve wanted to irrigate,” TID communications specialist Brandon McMillan said Thursday. “On Tuesday, we’ll be bringing it back up for discussion.” 

The TID board of directors determined on Feb. 21 that March 2 was to be the start of the 2023 irrigation season. But recent storms made it a moot point. The board will decide a new date at Tuesday’s meeting, slated for 9 a.m. at TID headquarters, 333 E. Canal Dr. 

“There won’t be any changes to the amount of water customers will receive and there won’t be any change to the season’s end date,” said McMillan. 

TID customers are set to receive their full allotment of water – 48 inches – and the end of the season is set for Nov. 1. 

McMillan indicated the irrigation season could start by the middle of next week, or perhaps the following week.