Beacon’s reservoirs still refilling
With village reservoirs topping 80 percent capacity, the Village of Cold Spring has ended its emergency order for mandatory water conservation measures.
Water and Wastewater Superintendent Matt Kroog noted on Dec. 11 that the reservoirs were at 64 percent capacity. But by the Village Board’s Dec. 18 meeting, they had reached 82 percent. The restrictions were put into effect in early October.
Beacon declared a water emergency on Nov. 18 when its reservoirs fell below 60 percent capacity. That declaration remains in effect, although nearly all Stage 1 restrictions are for warm-weather usage, such as washing cars or outdoor areas or watering lawns.
The state Department of Environmental Conservation on Dec. 16 lifted its drought warning for New York City and 10 upstate counties, including Putnam and Dutchess, although it still urged conservation.
