OBSERVER file photo Pictured is the Fredonia water filtration facility.

Another boil-water order is in effect for the village of Fredonia.

On Friday afternoon, the Chautauqua County Health Department and the village issued the order for all Fredonia water customers and properties outside the village boundaries supplied by the Fredonia water system. During the day, the village received results of two failing bacteria samples in the distribution system; one containing E. coli. Boiling the water kills bacteria and other microbes that may be present.

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

The Village will collect several follow-up 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.

For more information on boiling water and emergency disinfection visit the New York State Department of Health website at www.health.ny.gov/environmental/water/drinking/boilwater. Press releases will be posted on the Chautauqua County website at 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.