The Chautauqua County Health Department, in conjunction with the village of Fredonia has lifted the boil water order for all of its water customers, including those within the town of Pomfret.

The issue at the treatment process was corrected Tuesday afternoon and two consecutive days of testing indicate that the water in the distribution system is safe for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, making coffee.

All plumbing lines that have not been used regularly since the boil water order went into effect should be flushed before water from that line is consumed. This includes ice makers and refrigerator water dispensers.

Residents who did not receive regular updates and alerts regarding the boil water order are encouraged to sign up for the NY Alert system at https://alert.ny.gov/sign-ny-alert-0. Register a phone number or email address participants use regularly.

If residents have questions about how municipal water systems operate and are regulated, visit the New York State Department of Health website at https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/water/drinking/.

For more information, residents should call the Village of Fredonia at (716) 679-2307. Chautauqua County Health Department permitted facilities can call the Health Department directly at (716) 753-4481.