Here we go again.

For the second time in less than four months, village of Fredonia water users are under a boil-water order. On Wednesday afternoon, the Chautauqua County Health Department issued the order after a disruption at the water treatment plant led to water with elevated levels of turbidity entering the distribution system; this water could contain harmful microbes. Boiling the water kills bacteria and other microbes that may be present.

All Fredonia water customers, including those in the town of Pomfret, 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.

Once turbidity levels have fallen to acceptable levels the village will collect water samples on consecutive days to make sure the water is safe. Notifications and press releases will be used to inform the public when the boil water order is lifted.