Stage two water restrictions remain in Armstrong for the time being.
The city implemented the directive April 27 due to extreme temperatures causing a quick spring runoff.
“We’ve had to switch the water source from the Fortune Creek surface supply to groundwater wells,” said Coun. Steven Drapala, chairperson of the city’s public works committee.
During stage two restrictions, residents are not allowed to used sprinkler or irrigation system, wash driveways, sidewalks, parking lots or exterior buildings.
They can water trees, shrubs, flowers and vegetables if the watering is done by hand-held container or a hose equipped with a shut-off nozzle, but only during the prescribed stage one watering hours and days.
That means even-numbered addresses may water on even days, and odd-numbered addresses on odd-numbered days, between the hours of 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. or 7 p.m. to midnight.
They can also water newly planted trees, shrubs, flowers and vegetables if watering by hand during installation and the following 24-hours.
“The groundwater supply is a backup supply and does not have sufficient capacity to meet usage demands with allowing lawn sprinkling,” said Drapala.
The city is monitoring the water quality of the Fortune Creek supply and will switch back to the Fortune Creek source when turbidity conditions permit.