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Fredonia boil-water order likely through weekend

The water fountain at Russell Joy Park in Fredonia is off limits due to the crisis.

Fredonia’s boil-water order is expected to last through the weekend.

Another event to distribute bottled water is being held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Department of Public Works building on Eagle Street in the village.

In the meantime, progress is being reported on the treatment plant, village Mayor Doug Essek said. “Two filter beds have been replaced and are in service, a third bed is in process of being replaced, and a fourth will be immediately after,” he said in a news release Thursday. “Turbidity levels continue to drop and once we are able to get our filter beds and clear well down to Chautauqua County Department of Health recommendations, the boil water order can be lifted.”

The boil-water order went into effect on Sept. 10. Turbidity levels are being blamed on an algal bloom found in the village reservoir. Residents and businesses are both starting to get frustrated with the issue. Essek thanked them for their patience.

“We continue to thank you for your patience, understanding, and support during this emergency,” he said.

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