Armstrong Activates Stage Two Water Restrictions
Armstrong, BC—The City of Armstrong is activating Stage 2 Water Conservation Restrictions effective at 12:00 PM on Friday, August 23, 2024.
Fortune Creek watershed has been elevated to Provincial Drought Level 4. The City of Armstrong is moving to stage 2 water conservation measures to reduce adverse impacts to residents and the environment.
Compliance with water conservation measures is mandatory for all residents within the following specified areas:
- City of Armstrong
- Pleasant Valley Water Works District
- Round Prairie Waterworks District
- Highland Park Waterworks District
- Stardell Waterworks District
- Silver Star Waterworks District
- Lansdowne Waterworks Districts
- Residents of Spallumcheen receiving City of Armstrong water
Water Conservation Bylaw 1926, 2024, outlines which days residents are permitted to water with sprinklers, drip irrigation, or by hand:
- Tuesday and/or Saturday if their property has an ADDRESS ENDING IN 00-49.
- Monday and/or Wednesday if their property has an ADDRESS ENDING IN 50-99.
- NO irrigation BETWEEN 10 AM AND 6 PM ANY DAY.
- Irrigation is permitted for a maximum of THREE hours.
Customers using a watering can or hose with a spring-loaded nozzle may hand water up to two days a week except during the hours of 10 AM to 6 PM.
All are required to actively participate in water conservation efforts. Only use what you need, and every drop matters to reduce water consumption. For further information on water conservation in Armstrong, please visit: https://cityofarmstrong.bc.ca/water-conservation/
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