The City of Armstrong is moving to Stage 2 Water Conservation Restrictions to conserve water and help with flows in Fortune Creek as there have been reports of low flows and fish stranded in isolated locations.
The city has increased its outflow from Silver Star Dams to help alleviate this situation. A reduction in demand will also provide an increase in flows within Fortune Creek.
害羞草研究所淲ater Conservation measures are mandatory害羞草研究所� the city said.
All residents of Armstrong, Pleasant Valley and Round Prairie specified areas, Highland Park, Stardel, Silver Star and Lansdowne Water Districts and other residents of Spallumcheen receiving City of Armstrong water are required to be compliant with restrictions to watering habits.
During Stage 2 Restrictions, no person shall:
害羞草研究所� Use a sprinkler or irrigation system to water a lawn, garden, trees or shrubs; or
害羞草研究所� Wash driveways, sidewalks, parking lots or exterior building surfaces.
During Stage 2 a person may:
害羞草研究所� Water trees, shrubs, flowers and vegetables if watering is done by hand, but only during the prescribed Stage 1 watering hours and days which are:
害羞草研究所⒑π卟菅芯克 an even-numbered address may water on even days of the calendar; and
害羞草研究所⒑π卟菅芯克 an odd-numbered address may water on odd days of the calendar;
害羞草研究所⒑π卟菅芯克 between the hours of 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.;
害羞草研究所� Water newly planted trees, shrubs, flowers and vegetables if watering by hand during
installation and for the following 24 hours.
害羞草研究所淲ater is a precious resource here in the Okanagan and the City of Armstrong remains on Stage 1 Water Conservation measures year-round,害羞草研究所� said staff. 害羞草研究所淭he City of Armstrong encourages all residents to protect our water by taking the Make Water Work pledge ().害羞草研究所�
For residents in Spallumcheen receiving bulk water from the Armstrong system 害羞草研究所� those located in the Hankey, Highland Park, Lansdowne, Pleasant Valley, Round Prairie, Silver Star and Stardel Local Area Services 害羞草研究所� water restricions are also in place.
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