SHAREHOLDER UPDATES
October 15, 2024
The water season has officially ended!
As previously reported, last week, we did deliver secondary water to all qualified shareholders through Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
However, in cooperation with the Little Cottonwood Creek Commissioners, we are postponing the flushing of our system pipes until next spring. There simply is not enough water in Little Cottonwood Creek to do the work as we had planned—it has been a very dry fall.
You may now prepare your system for the winter freeze at your convenience.
Open your valves & allow the water to drain out to prevent freezing over the winter.
Leave your valves open until spring. (You will be notified when you need to close the valves in March.)
We will communicate in the spring about flushing the main pipes before our 2025 Irrigation Season starts.
The fall assessment will be $130 per share. These assessment notices are being prepared and will be distributed by US Mail within the next week.
Thank you!
South Despain Ditch BOD & Officers
June 9, 2024
Heavy Run-off & Debris
Due to the peak run-off in Little Cottonwood Creek, some users are experiencing debris clogging their filters. We are experimenting with better filtering methods at our weir and expect this issue to pass in a few days.
In the meantime, if you are experiencing decreased pressure, be sure to check your filters and make sure they are clean.
September 7, 2023
Emergency Central Line Shut Down
The central line was shut down this afternoon due to a break in the system by Google Fiber. Shareholders SOUTH of Little Cottonwood Road and WEST of 3100 East are affected.
Service should be restored by the afternoon of Friday, September 8, 2023.
September 7, 2023
Emergency Central Line Shut Down
The central line was shut down this afternoon due to a break in the system by Google Fiber. Shareholders SOUTH of Little Cottonwood Road and WEST of 3100 East are affected.
Service should be restored by the afternoon of Friday, September 8, 2023.
September 7, 2023
Emergency Central Line Shut Down
The central line was shut down this afternoon due to a break in the system by Google Fiber. Shareholders SOUTH of Little Cottonwood Road and WEST of 3100 East are affected.
Service should be restored by the afternoon of Friday, September 8, 2023.
August 5, 2023
Emergency Central & South Line Shut Down
The central & south lines were shut down this afternoon due to a break in the system by a shareholder. All shareholders south of Little Cottonwood Road are affected.
The repair was completed this evening, and full service was restored.
August 1, 2023
Emergency Shutdown Due to Flash Flooding at Alta
The system was shut down this evening due to the flash flooding at Alta to protect our system from all the dirt that was brought down in Little Cottonwood Creek. Service is expected to be restored tomorrow morning when the water is clear again.
July 31, 2023
North Line Service is Restored
As of 7:00 p.m. this evening, the North Line Service has been restored.
As always, when there is a break in a line, dirt and sediment can enter the system. If your pressure is low, please clean your filter and contact us if that doesn’t resolve the problem.
July 28, 2023
North Line SHUTDOWN UPDATE
Thanks to Jordanelle Reservoir, who has been remarkably helpful and neighborly by lending us the parts we require, we anticipate the restoration of service to the North Line early next week.
Shareholders south of Little Cottonwood Rd are encouraged to take full advantage of the “extra” water that is available for the next three days.
July 27, 2023
North Line SHUTDOWN UPDATE
Due to the nature and location of the break today, shareholders on the line north of Little Cottonwood Road will not have service for an undetermined period of time. Every effort is being made to obtain the necessary parts as soon as possible.
July 13, 2023
North Line Service Restored
The service to the line north of 9400 S. (Little Cottonwood Road) has been restored as of 11:00 AM today, 7/13/23.
July 12, 2023
Temporary North Line SHUTDOWN
Shareholders on the line north of 9400 S. (Little Cottonwood Road) will not have water today, 7/12/23, and tomorrow, 7/13/23, due to work on power lines.
Service will be restored as soon as it is safe to do so.
July 27, 2023
Temporary North Line SHUTDOWN
Shareholders on the line north of Little Cottonwood Road will not have water today, 7/27/23, due to a break caused by a boring company working in the area.
Service will be restored as soon as the repair is completed.
June 20, 2023
System Shutdown UPDATE
The system was restarted again this evening. However, the water is still running dirty. Please be sure to clean your filters frequently.
June 20, 2023
System Shutdown NOTICE
Due to the hot weather over the last several days, we have had a lot of debris in the high flow. We are taking advantage of the weather today to do some minor system maintenance, including removing sand in the intake box.
The system was shut down this morning and will be started up again later this evening.
May 24, 2023
Emergency System Shutdown UPDATE
Due to the high water level and dirt in Little Cottonwood Creek, we shut down the system to prevent damage last night. The water was running clear this morning, so service has been restored.
We anticipate that the system will be shut down in the evenings (when the flow in the Creek is at its daily peak) during the warm days ahead. Therefore, it is recommended that you water during later morning hours and afternoons until the heavy runoff is over.
May 4, 2023
System Restored
Our secondary water service is restored and fully functioning.
May 2, 2023
Emergency System Shutdown
Due to the landslides in Little Cottonwood Canyon today, we have shut down our system to prevent damage. We are flushing the system to remove the dirt and will resume service when the creek is running clear.
April 30, 2023
Early Water
We are happy to announce that we can start our water season early this year.
The North Line
(Shareholders north of Little Cottonwood Road) will have water starting tomorrow,
Sunday, April 30, 2023, at noon.
The South & Central Lines
Due to repairs on Old Wasatch Blvd...
(Shareholders south of Little Cottonwood Road) will have water starting
Monday, May 1, 2023, at noon.
Dual Connection
If you have a dual connection system send a copy of your inspection report to either by mail or email South Despain Ditch Company before using the water.
REMEMBER
A lot of debris gets past the main filters during the first several weeks, so you may need to clean your filters frequently. If your pressure is low, please verify that your filters are clean before contacting the company.
April 15, 2023
Spring Pressure Check
It is necessary to fill the system pipeline to determine if new leaks have developed since the system was drained in October. Members and officers of SDDC will be out and about on Saturday, looking for any possible leaks.
Please ensure that your valves are closed on 4/14/2023. (They should have been open during the winter to prevent damage to your pipes.)
IF YOUR METER WAS INSTALLED AFTER THE SEASON ENDED, YOUR VALVES ARE OPEN AND MUST BE CLOSED NOW.
Take special notice of your pipes throughout the day to ensure that you have not developed any leaks of your own.
Contact Bryce John or Kenneth Larsen immediately if you see anything out of the ordinary.
It is also appreciated if you are able to keep an eye out for your neighbors!
If you are out of town and unable to close your valves, please contact us.
March 20, 2023
Missing Assessments
Due to a mail truck fire last week, many shareholders did not receive their spring assessment and annual meeting notice. If you were affected, please complete this form to receive a replacement.
June 25, 2022
Service Restored to CENTER & SOUTH LINES
Service has been restored to the Center & South Lines as of 3:00 p.m. today.
June 25, 2022
Shutdown of CENTER & SOUTH LINES Again
We regret to inform you that the center and south lines have been shut down again today. Another leak has been discovered on Old Wasatch Blvd. and the lines were shut down this morning. Unfortunately, we have no timeline for the repair.
Shareholders north of Little Cottonwood Road are unaffected.
June 24, 2022
Temporary Shutdown of CENTER & SOUTH LINES Update
A temporary solution has been found until parts are available for the permanent repair. Water was turned into the lines at 8 am this morning. If the patch holds, shareholders south of Little Cottonwood Road will have water again today.
June 23, 2022
Temporary Shutdown of CENTER & SOUTH LINES Update
The center & south lines are still shut down due to the leak discovered on Old Wasatch Blvd affecting shareholders south of Little Cottonwood Road. We are working to restore service ASAP.
Shareholders north of Little Cottonwood Road are unaffected.
June 22, 2022
Temporary Shutdown of CENTER & SOUTH LINES
The center & south lines have been shut off again due to a leak discovered on Old Wasatch Blvd. Shareholders on the lines south of Little Cottonwood Road will not have water until the cause has been determined and the leak is repaired.
Shareholders north of Little Cottonwood Road are unaffected.
June 14, 2022
Temporary Shutdown of CENTER & SOUTH LINES
The center & south lines have been shut off today due to work being done by Cottonwood Improvement District. Shareholders on the lines south of Little Cottonwood Road will not have water today 6/14/2022. Their work should be completed today.
Shareholders north of Little Cottonwood Road are unaffected.
May 9, 2022
The first day of our secondary water season.
We are happy to announce that the water will be turned on and begin to fill our lines starting today, Monday, May 9, 2022, at 7 am.
Be sure to close all your valves BEFORE YOU USE THE WATER!
Shareholders are encouraged to reflect on the prudent and judicious use of secondary water. Due to the nature of our delivery system, please water throughout the day rather than in the early morning before the intake screens are cleaned.
If you have a dual connection system please be sure to send a copy of your inspection report to 2743 Ksel Drive, Sandy, UT 84092 or SouthDespainDitch@gmail.com
REMEMBER
There is a lot of debris that gets past the main filters during the first several weeks and you will need to clean your filters frequently. If your pressure is low, please verify that your filters are clean before contacting the company.
Little Cottonwood Creek water level
at our intake on April 30, 2022.
May 2, 2022
Our right to take water is determined by the water level in Little Cottonwood Creek. Due to cool temperatures, the spring melt has been slower which affects the start of our water season.
The concrete below the gate in the photo shows the minimum level the creek must reach for our water right.
When the water is available, an email notification will be sent to all shareholders on our mailing list. Please be sure to add southdespainditch@gmail.com to your safe sender list.
~ Historical note ~
Since 2012, our start date has ranged from April 30th to May 20th.Archive
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May 17, 2022
Temporary Water Issues
Shareholders on the line north of 9400 S/Little Cottonwood Road will not have water until tomorrow (5/18) morning.
Shareholders on the line south of 9400 S/Little Cottonwood Road are experiencing issues. We appreciate your patience as we investigate.