The Imperial Irrigation District recently announced the completion of its 2025 Asset Management Plan and released a summary version outlining the condition of IID’s water, power, general services, and information technology infrastructure, along with long-term funding needs to ensure reliable service for decades to come.
The 2025 Asset Management Plan represents the most comprehensive infrastructure evaluation ever undertaken by IID, assessing more than 178,000 assets across all major operational departments, the California public power utility said.
The plan reaffirms IID’s commitment to long-term reliability by detailing the current state of District assets, identifying future funding requirements, and laying out a path to develop a responsible, phased investment strategy for maintaining and modernizing critical systems.
“The Asset Management Plan sharpens our understanding of where reinvestment is essential to maintaining system reliability,” said IID Board Chairwoman Karin Eugenio. “With this insight, the Board can make informed, forward-looking decisions that reinforce IID’s water and power services and support the region’s long-term prosperity.”
“Reliability is the foundation of our mission, and this plan strengthens that commitment,” said IID General Manager Jamie Asbury. “The Asset Management Plan provides a clear pathway to reinvest in the infrastructure that keeps water and power flowing to the communities we serve. By planning responsibly and looking ahead, we are safeguarding reliability today and building resilience for tomorrow.”
The executive summary provides a high-level overview of current conditions, future needs, and the District’s commitment to develop a long-term approach for infrastructure investment.
Key Takeaways
• IID evaluated 178,516 assets across all major operational departments.
• Many assets remain in stable condition, but a growing share of the District’s assets are aging and need reinvestment to ensure proper operating conditions.
• IID uses a risk matrix to prioritize investments based on probability and consequence of failure.
• The plan identifies short, medium, and long-term capital needs to maintain safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
• The plan also outlines a roadmap to strengthen system resilience, modernize infrastructure, and align funding strategies with long-term demands.
Looking ahead, IID will continue updating its Asset Management Plan on a biennial basis, with the next major update planned for 2027.
That effort will build on the foundation of the 2025 Asset Management Plan by refining asset condition data, sharpening priorities, and shaping a long-term funding approach that aligns with the District’s broader financial planning and rate-setting processes.
Future recommendations will be integrated into upcoming budget cycles to support gradual, sustainable investments that protect system reliability while minimizing impacts to customers.
