Water Districts &
Other Water-Related Districts

Ground Water Districts

The Legislature adopted the "Ground Water District Act" in 1995 that enables ground water users to organize their own Ground Water Districts which have broader authorities than Water Measurement Districts. Ground Water Districts can perform the measurement and reporting functions required by law and levy assessments like Water Measurement Districts. Additionally, Ground Water Districts may represent their members in various water use issues and related legal matters, develop and operate mitigation and recharge plans, and perform other duties as described under Title 52 Chapter 42-5224.


Since 1995, nine separate Ground Water Districts have been organized. These districts include: the North Snake, Magic Valley, Aberdeen-American Falls, Bingham, Bonneville-Jefferson, Madison County, Carey Valley, Jefferson-Clark and Raft River Ground Water Districts.