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Watering rules and water restrictions in Armstrong, BC
Published · Updated · By Mary Jane Howie
The City of Armstrong is at Stage 2 water restrictions. Stage 2 took effect at noon on September 16, 2026. Under Stage 2, you can run sprinklers on two set days a week, based on your house number.
We checked the stage against the City’s water conservation page on November 10, 2026. The City changes stages through the year, so check the City’s page before you water.
Stage 2 watering days
| House number ends in | Watering days |
|---|---|
| 00 to 49 | Tuesday and Saturday |
| 50 to 99 | Monday and Wednesday |
Stage 2 watering hours
- Sprinklers you move by hand: between 6 pm and 10 am, on your days
- Automatic systems: between 10 pm and 6 am, for up to three hours, on your days
- Watering can or hose with a shut-off nozzle: any time
The City’s water restrictions handout has the full rules.
Stage 3
Under Stage 3, sprinklers are banned, both automatic and manual. Drip lines and hand watering are still allowed on your watering days.
What happened in 2026
- June 4: the City moved to Stage 2, in response to the provincial drought rating.
- August 13: the City moved to Stage 3.
- September 16: the City moved back to Stage 2.
Who the rules cover
The rules come from the City’s Water Use and Conservation Bylaw No. 1926. They cover everyone on City of Armstrong water. That includes some homes in Spallumcheen and in the nearby waterworks districts that get City water.
Homes on a private well are not on City water. Many rural homes in Spallumcheen use a well. For pump and well service, see plumbers, electricians, and roofers.
Exemptions
The City offers Water Use Exemption Permits to residents and businesses. Ask at City Hall, 3535 Bridge Street, or call 250-546-3023.
Mulch and compost
Mulch holds water in garden beds. Corfe’s compost and local nurseries are in our guide to landscaping, lawn, and tree care.
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