A boil and conserve water order has been issued for the Village of Fredonia and the Town of Pomfret. Fredonia Village Administrator Richard St. George tells WDOE News that the order has been issued because of a major water main break that occurred in the area of Castile Drive. The break occurred at about 7:30 AM Saturday. The leak was found after the village's water filter plant operator noted high water usage and decreasing water levels and capacity.
Until further notice:
-Bring tap water to a rolling boil, boil for one minute, and cool before using; or use bottled water certified for sale by the New York State Department of Health. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth and preparing food and infant formula until further notice.
-Only use as much tap water as is essential. No outside watering of lawns, shrubs, plants, etc. No washing cars, trucks, trailers, decks, houses, sidewalks, driveways, etc. Use paper plates and utensils to avoid dishwashing. Limit showers and baths. Do only full loads of laundry.
