City switches water source and implements restrictions

Jun 4, 2020 | 2:35 PM

The City of Armstrong has switched its water source from the Fortune Creek surface supply, to groundwater wells.

The change was made due to spring runoff, rain and debris causing increased turbidity in the creek.

Residents may notice the water is warmer, may taste different and requires more soap for cleaning.

“Well water is entirely safe to use. The city continues to work with Interior Health to regularly test our water supply,” said a city news release.

During stage 2 restrictions, people can not use a sprinkler or irrigation system to water a lawn, garden, trees or shrubs; or wash driveways, sidewalks, parking lots or exterior building surfaces.

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During stage 2 people can water trees, shrubs, flowers and vegetables if watering is done by hand, but only during the prescribed stage 1 watering hours and days.

An even numbered address may water on even days of the calendar and an odd numbered address may water on odd days of the calendar between the hours of 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; and can water newly planted trees, shrubs, flowers and vegetables if watering by hand during installation and for the following 24 hours.

The city said the restrictions apply to 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.

by Pete McIntyre

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