Drought-like conditions persist

Beacon officials are asking residents to voluntarily conserve water as the Highlands continues to deal with a mostly rainless summer. 

Beacon’s three reservoirs are at about 70 percent capacity; the city also draws water from two wells in Fishkill. If the reservoirs drop to 60 percent, the city code requires the mayor to impose usage restrictions.

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