West NY News

The Chautauqua County Health Department, in collaboration with the Village of Fredonia, has lifted the boil water order for all water customers in Fredonia, including those outside the village limits. This decision follows confirmation that water leaving the treatment plant has been properly treated since late Wednesday night, February 5th.

According to two consecutive days of sample results, the water throughout the distribution system is now deemed safe for various uses such as drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, and making coffee. However, it is advised that any plumbing lines not regularly used since the boil water order was enacted should be flushed before consumption. This includes flushing ice makers and refrigerator water dispensers.

Residents who did not receive regular updates about the boil water order are encouraged to sign up for notifications through the NY Alert system at https://alert.ny.gov/sign-ny-alert-0. Those seeking more information on municipal water systems' operation and regulation can visit the New York State Department of Health website at https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/water/drinking/.

For further inquiries, residents can contact the Village of Fredonia at (716) 679-2307. Facilities permitted by Chautauqua County Health Department may call them directly at (716) 753-4481. Press releases from Chautauqua County will be available on their website at https://chqgov.com/news.

The Chautauqua County Health Department remains committed to supporting community health by providing technical assistance to partner organizations and offering various programs and services aimed at disease prevention and public health protection. More information about their initiatives can be found at www.HealthyCHQ.com.