The first water to irrigate South County orchards and farmlands will likely start flowing through South San Joaquin Irrigation District canals between Feb. 26 and March 5.The SSJID board authorized Chairman Dale Kuil to make the call after consulting with staff on the progress of critical infrastructure work including in takes at Woodward Reservoir for the treatment plant supplying water to Manteca, Lathrop, and Tracy. The SSJID stressed Wednesday that no definite decision on the start of irrigation has been made. The board Tuesday was updated on the water outlook for the 2018 season.