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'Historic Low': NJ Reservoir Drops Below Half Capacity As Wildfires Burn Across State 'Historic Low': NJ Reservoir Drops Below Half Capacity As Wildfires Burn Across State
'Historic Low': NJ Reservoir Drops Below Half Capacity As Wildfires Burn Across State The Manasquan Reservoir, a crucial water source in Monmouth County, has dropped to historically low levels as New Jersey experiences wildfires and drastic drought conditions. The reservoir's water elevation was recorded at 91.27 feet above sea level on the morning of Monday, Nov. 18, according to Marc Brooks, executive director of the New Jersey Water Supply Authority (NJWSA). That measurement at the Howell Township reservoir was 11.73 feet below its full pool level. The reservoir was holding 2.3 billion gallons of water, which is just 49.35 percent of its 4.67-billion capacity. “This is a…

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