ARMSTRONG ACTIVATES STAGE TWO WATER RESTRICTIONS

Armstrong, BC Effective 12:00 PM on Friday, May 2, 2025, the City of Armstrong is activatingStage 2 Water Conservation Restrictions.

 

These restrictions are necessary due to increased turbidity in Fortune Creek caused by spring run-off, prompting a temporary switch to the City’s well water supply. Compliance with these measures is mandatory for all residents in the following areas:

 

  • City of Armstrong
  • Pleasant Valley Water Local Area Service
  • Round Prairie Local Area Service
  • Highland Park Local Area Service
  • Stardell Local Area Service
  • Silver Star Local Area Service
  • Lansdowne Local Area Service
  • Residents of Spallumcheen receiving City of Armstrong water

 

Under City Bylaw 1926, 2024, Stage 2 Water Use and Conservation Restrictions are as follows:

 

Watering Schedule

  • Addresses ending in 00–49: Tuesdays and Saturdays.
  • Addresses ending in 50–99: Mondays and Wednesdays.

 

Irrigation Times

  • Manual Irrigation: Between 6:00 PM and 10:00 AM on designated days.
  • Automated Irrigation Systems: Between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM (maximum of 3 hours) on designated days.

 

Handheld Watering

  • Permitted at any time, using a handheld container or hose with a shut-off nozzle.

 

For full details, please view the Water Restrictions Handout on our website: https://armstrong.civicweb.net/document/179564/

 

The City will issue a notification when Stage 1 Water Conservation measures are reinstated. In the meantime, all residents are asked to actively support water conservation efforts.

For more information, please visit: https://cityofarmstrong.bc.ca/water-conservation/

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