Outages, decreased pressure experienced throughout city

A water main break near Fishkill Avenue caused reduced pressure and discolored water in parts of Beacon on Wednesday (Jan. 7), but was repaired by 7 p.m.

The city issued a targeted boil water advisory for residents along Fishkill Avenue from Conklin Street to the Town of Fishkill border, including all side streets. If you are experiencing discolored water, run the cold tap until the water runs clear.

Photos by J. Simms

A new insertion valve was installed.

Workers repair the main.

After the repair, the site was cleaned up.

The break, which occurred in the Groveville area, was "pretty significant," said City Administrator Chris White. The main that broke is an old pipe, and the issue is unrelated to any of the recent work on Fishkill/Teller Avenue, he said.

Superintendent Matt Landahl announced emergency early dismissal for Beacon City School District students. Beacon High School dismissed at noon, Rombout Middle School at 12:45 p.m. and the district's four elementary schools at 1:15 p.m. All afterschool activities were canceled.