Armstrong takes action to conserve water

The City of Armstrong is having to take immediate action to protect its drinking water supply.

The city has implemented stage three water conservation measures, effective immediately.

“Currently, the city is on well water supply and consumption levels are not sustainable to maintain drinking water. An unexpected watermain break on the afternoon of Wednesday (Aug. 19) coupled with high consumption in the city has pushed water levels to a point that stage three water conservation measures are now required,” a news release from Paul Carver, public works manager, said.

Water conservation measures are mandatory as part of a city bylaw which requires all residents of the City 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 to be compliant with restrictions to watering habits.