MAYVILLE, N.Y - The Chautauqua County Health Department, in collaboration 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. 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 conservation order is still in effect.
The filtration equipment at the water treatment plant is still under stress due to the high levels of organic material in the raw Fredonia Reservoir water. In recent days, the water treatment plant has been able to produce water that has consistently met NYS Department of Health safety standards. In order to continue making safe water, the filters will need to maintain a steady backwashing schedule which means more of the clean water that is produced at the plant will need to be used by the plant.
In order to support the need for frequent filter backwashes residents, businesses, and institutions must continue efforts to conserve water by taking the following conservation measures:
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 hose down sidewalks, decks, or driveways — use a broom instead.
Do not water lawns or landscaping.
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.
For more information on the status of Fredonia’s efforts to improve their water service for customers please visit the Village of Fredonia website at www.villageoffredoniany.gov.
Press releases are 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. Please keep in mind that if you have spam blocker settings enabled on your cell phone or email account the notifications may be blocked.
The Village of Fredonia will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as needed. Community cooperation is essential to ensuring the continued availability of safe drinking water for all. Press releases will be posted on the Chautauqua County website at https://chqgov.com/news. For more information, residents should call the Village of Fredonia at (716) 679-2307. 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.
