Conserve Water Order Issued for Fredonia Village Water Customers

The village of Fredonia and the Chautauqua County Health Department have jointly issued a conserve water order for all village water customers and properties outside the village supplied by the Fredonia water system.  Village officials are urging all residential and commercial water customers to immediately reduce water usage.  Seasonal changes in water quality of the Fredonia Reservoir water are increasing the strain on the water treatment plant.  Currently... the filtration equipment in the water treatment plant is functioning appropriately... and, the water being produced meets state Health Department safety standards.  However, the incoming water quality means it's moving through the water treatment plant slower, therefore the water treatment plant and the existing storage supplies are not able to keep up with normal water demand.

The Village is asking all residents, businesses, and institutions to take the following immediate 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. 

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 and Chautauqua County Health Department permitted facilities can call the Health Department directly at (716) 753-4481.