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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