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Washington County's reservoirs remain healthy despite a hot dry summer, exceeding 50% capacity.

Federal funding supports the county's billion-dollar water reuse system for drought management.

The system will provide 24,000 acre-feet annually by 2042, serving 40,000 new homes.

ST. GEORGE — This is a story of good news and bad news.

The good is that Washington County reservoirs are in healthy shape, despite an incredibly hot, dry summer.

Both Sand Hollow and Quail Creek are at more than 50% capacity, and the recent precipitation has boosted the water supply for what may be a summer where conservation becomes an incredibly important component to this dry but quickly growing area.

"Anytime we get precipitation is a good thing," said Zach Renstrom, general manager of the Wa

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