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Fredonia’s boil-water order could end late Saturday or early Sunday, Mayor Michael Ferguson reported Friday.
“The chlorine pump was replaced (Thursday) night,” the mayor said. “We must now test clean twice a day for the next two days (Friday and Saturday. We could be lifting the ban late Saturday or early Sunday. This is why we need a new water system. These orders not only hurt residents but businesses and visitors as well.”
Thursday’s boil-water order was the third such event in the last year — and seventh since 2009.
According to the county Health Department release announcing the order, "All Fredonia water customers must boil water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth and making coffee until further notice. Water must be brought to a rolling boil for one minute then cooled prior to use.
"Boiled or bottled water must be used to wash dishes by hand; dishes should be allowed to completely air dry after washing. Home dishwashers that reach a temperature of 170⁰F 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. The water is safe for laundry."
Downtown businesses and restaurants are all-too familiar with these types of issues in recent years. EBC West on Main Street in Fredonia, on its Facebook page Thursday, said: "We will be purchasing water, ice and soda and will be open. Please be patient with us, as this will inevitably slow us down a little and quantities may be limited."