MAYVILLE, N.Y – The Chautauqua County Health Department, in conjunction with the Village of Fredonia has lifted the boil water order for all Village of Fredonia water customers, including customers within the Town of Pomfret.
The issue at the treatment plant has been corrected and the water main leaks have been repaired. Two consecutive days of testing indicate that the water in the distribution system is safe for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, making coffee, etc.
The Mandatory Water Conservation Order remains in effect for all water customers. The large water main break, along with the smaller leaks, caused substantial water loss in the system and the water treatment plant is still working to refill the storage tanks. All Village of Fredonia water customers — both residential and commercial — must take steps to reduce water usage. These restrictions will remain in place until further notice.
Ways You Can Conserve Water:
- Turn off the faucet while brushing teeth, shaving, or washing dishes.
- Only run dishwashers and washing machines with full loads.
- Take short showers; turn off water while lathering.
- Skip pre-rinsing dishes; most dishwashers can remove food particles and stains without pre-rinsing.
- Use disposable plates, cups, and utensils.
- Thaw frozen foods in the refrigerator or microwave — not under running water.
- Clean vegetables in a bowl of water, not under the tap.
- Do not wash vehicles.
- Do not fill pools, hot tubs, or other large containers.
- Make every toilet flush count. Don’t use the toilet like a garbage can to flush away tissue, etc.
- Check for and fix leaks in faucets, toilets, and pipes.
Village officials will provide updates on the conserve water order as they are available. Press releases will be posted on the Chautauqua County website at chqgov.com/news. If you did not receive regular updates and alerts regarding the boil water order we encourage you to sign up for the NY Alert system at alert.ny.gov/sign-ny-alert-0 and make sure you register a phone number or email address that you use regularly. For more information, residents should call the Village of Fredonia at (716) 679-2307 and Chautauqua County Health Department permitted facilities can call the Health Department directly at (716) 753-4481.
About Chautauqua County Health Department - The Chautauqua County Health Department is the leading Public Health organization in Chautauqua County dedicated to the support of the community’s health. The Health Department takes innovative approaches to provide technical assistance to partner organizations, and offers various programs and services in order to help prevent disease, protect the public’s health and promote our community’s overall health and wellness. For more information visit www.HealthyCHQ.com.
