The Chautauqua County Health Department has issued a boil water order for all Village of Fredonia water customers, along with any properties outside the Village boundaries supplied by their water system. 

According to the health department, a disruption in treatment at the water treatment plant led to water that was not adequately treated entering the distribution system. 

The water could contain harmful microbes, and boiling the water will kill bacteria and other microbes that may be present. 

The Chautauqua County Health Department said all Fredonia water customers must boil water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth and making coffee until further. Water should be brought to a rolling boil for one minute then cooled prior to use. 

Additionally, boiled or bottled water must be used to wash dishes by hand, and dishes should be allowed to completely air dry after being washed. However, home dishwashers that reach reach a temperature of 170 degrees Fahrenheit and have a full dry cycle do not need boiled or bottled water. 

The water may be used for bathing as long as it is not consumed, and is safe for laundry. 

The public will be notified once the treatment process has been fully restored to normal operations. More information the boil water notice can be found here.