The Western Irrigation District (WID) and Langdon Waterworks Limited (LWW) have signed a water management agreement. The agreement creates a partnership for long-term water supply and management.
Founded in 1995, LWW is a privately operated utility regulated by the Alberta Utilities Commission under the Public Utilities Act. LWW provides safe, reliable and sustainable water services to the community of Langdon and surrounding areas east of Calgary.
The strategic partnership between WID and LWW will play a key role in supporting the area’s anticipated residential and commercial development, while ensuring there is sustainable water access and proper water management for future growth.
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Regional growth east of Calgary will be supported through reliable access to water. Both LWW and WID know the importance of proactive infrastructure to meet increasing demand from current and future developments.
Through the initiative, the WID and LWW will be planning infrastructure needed to meet increasing water management requirements from both existing and future users. The partnership will assess options for servicing, potential infrastructure requirements, and long-term resource management strategies.
The partnership is a proactive step to meet the water needs of the growing community of Langdon, as well as substantial development occurring east of Calgary, while ensuring that water irrigation needs are being met.
In a press release, Peter Loats, president of the LWW, said the partnership with WID will set the stage for coordinated investment in water infrastructure for the region for decades.
