Water Agreements

This page on the Irrigation District's website outlines the agreement types available, providing information on each, including the terms, conditions, and benefits. It serves as a resource for both new and existing users to understand the various options and make informed decisions about their irrigation needs.

Agreement Information

Other Use Water Agreements

The LNID has many other use water agreements to suit the needs of water users. See the Rates sheet for current charges of other use agreements.

Household Purposes Agreement

Household Purposes Agreements allow up to 1.0 acre-foot of water and is designed for water users who do not have any storage facilities for water.

The irrigated area allowed under this agreement is 1 acre.

Domestic Water Agreement

Domestic Water Agreements allow up to 3.0 acre-feet of water and is designed for water users who have storage facilities for water.

The irrigated area allowed under this agreement is 1 acre.

Water Conveyance Agreements

Water Conveyance Agreements are available for purposes other than irrigation such as municipal, agricultural, commercial, industrial, management of fish, management of wildlife, habitat enhancement, and recreation. Water for the purpose of injecting into the ground to enhance oil or gas production is prohibited.

The only new Water Conveyance agreements allowed are the Water Conveyance Type 3 (WC3). WC3 Agreements larger than 100 Acre-Feet must be approved by the LNID Board of Directors. WC3 Agreements require a one-time License Access Fee for each Acre Foot applied for.

Common Questions

Payment options are a follows: Cash, Cheque, e-transfer to ar@lnid.ca or Online Banking.

If using e-transfer, please include your account number in the message.

Online payments may be made through one of the following institutions:

  • ATB Financial
  • BMO Bank of Montreal
  • CIBC
  • Scotiabank
  • RBC Royal Bank
  • TD Canada Trust
  • All credit unions