In an effort to strengthen, protect and ensure the reliability of the electric system, Imperial Irrigation District has launched an intensive program to inspect its wooden power poles.

Effective August 2025, on behalf of IID, Intec Services Inc. started a three-year process in which it will inspect thousands of IID wooden power poles throughout the District’s service area, inspecting poles in both the Imperial and Coachella valleys as part of a preventive maintenance effort.

An average of about 1,000 wooden power poles will be inspected monthly through June 2028.

Considered to be an energy industry “best practice,” IID’s wooden poles will be inspected for safety standards, durability, maintenance and/or replacement, if necessary.

Power will not be turned off during the inspection process; however, should a pole need to be replaced or repaired, it may be necessary for the power to be temporarily shut off for the safety of the workers.

Customers will see inspection crews from Intec Services, Inc. at work, who will be wearing reflective vests with the Intec Services, Inc. logo and identification badges. Intec is an approved contractor who is working on behalf of the District.

Customers who may have questions about pole inspections can contact IID at 1-800-303-7756 or by email at customerservice@iid.com.