Western Irrigation District
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Since 1894
Western Irrigation District Statement Regarding Water Use for Data Centres
Western Irrigation District (WID) has received numerous inquiries regarding its position on providing water to data centres. Considering misinformation and conflicting communications currently circulating, WID believes it is important to clearly state its position.
- WID has no plans to sell, allocate, or provide any portion of its water licence .
- WID is not currently engaged in any direct agreements, negotiations, or commitments with any data centres, regarding the provision of water.
- WID does not have a position on the construction of data centers.
- In general, the WID does not support the licensing or allocation of raw water from the Bow River for the purpose of industrial cooling.
- However, the WID does support the recycling and reuse of water for industrial cooling applications, provided such use aligns with applicable regulations and sustainability objectives.
- As a conveyance organization, WID will continue to provide water to authorized licensed users where such activities are consistent with our mandate.
This statement is being issued to clarify WID’s position and address misinformation regarding the District’s role and involvement in potential data centre developments in and around the Langdon area.
Should you have any questions or require further information, please contact us at inquiry@wid.net.
Water Operations Update
Bow diversion began on April 27th. Reservoirs are at operational levels and all canals and pipelines are ready for water delivery.
Irrigation demand to date has been slower than normal due to spring conditions.
Lower elevation snow has begun a slow melt, overall snowpack remains very good and is well above average, still over double the level for the same time in 2025. Melt conditions are considered normal.
– Forecast for the coming week is for daytime highs in the low to high teens with overnight lows in the low single digits. A low percentage chance of showers are forecast, mainly overnight, with light winds daily between 5 to 15 km/h.
The current growing season forecast for our area in the Bow Basin is very good. The Bow River is predicted to run 127% of normal volume from April 1st to September 30th or much above average according to Environment and Climate Change Canada models.
IMPORTANT WATER USE UPDATES
WID Water Advisory is at Level 0
