Eastern Irrigation District

Board Meetings

  • August 25, 2026
  • September 22, 2026
  • October 27, 2026


What is Irrigation Water?

Irrigation water is raw water that is suitable for:

  • irrigating crops
  • watering lawns
  • watering trees
  • watering gardens

Irrigation water is not potable water.


Important Information

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Water quality advisory issued for Crawling Valley Reservoir campground beach - August 21, 2026

BASSANO – Due to elevated levels of bacteria, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is advising the public not to swim or wade at this beach area on Crawling Valley Reservoir, effective immediately.

Elevated levels of bacteria were detected via testing of the reservoir water at this beach location. At current levels, gastrointestinal illness may result from ingestion of the water at Crawling Valley Reservoir campground beach. There is also the possibility of skin, ear and eye infections with water contact.

As always, visitors and residents are reminded to never drink or cook with untreated water directly from any body of water, including Crawling Valley Reservoir, at any time. Water-borne organisms, including fecal bacteria, can cause vomiting and diarrhea.

This advisory will remain in effect until further notice.


Drought Plan Notice - July 28, 2026

The EID has moved to stage 1 of the drought plan. Talk to the Operations Manager or your Water Operator for more details.


Alberta River Basins

Click the following link to view Alberta River and Snowpack Information

Alberta River Basins

Water Usage Viewing Web Application

To track your on-farm water usage, please sign up for our IRMA web app.

The IRMA sign-up form can be downloaded by clicking this LINK.

Email the completed application form to: mark.porter@eid.ca




ATTENTION ICE FISHERMAN

Please be advised that May 1 of every year is the deadline to remove ice fishing shelters from Eastern Irrigation District owned land.

Also a reminder that as per the current fishing regulations you are required to identify your ice fishing shack with your WiN number OR Name and Phone number.

If you have questions please contact Eastern Irrigation District at 403-362-1400. Thank you for your co-operation!


Contact Us

Eastern Irrigation District.
550 Industrial Road West
Box 128
Brooks, Alberta, Canada, T1R 1B2
Phone: 403-362-1400 | Email: eid(at)eid.ca


Partners in Habitat Development

To apply for a Partners in Habitat Development Project, click the following link to view the application form/brochure:

Brochure/Application Form