FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 23, 2026

Media Contact: Justin Gould

Media Information Officer

(716) 753-4644 (desk)

(716) 720-0251 (cell)

CONSERVE WATER ORDER ISSUED FOR

FREDONIA VILLAGE WATER CUSTOMERS

MAYVILLE, N.Y – Effective Friday October 23rd, the Village of Fredonia, in collaboration with the Chautauqua County

Health Department, has issued a conserve water order for all Village of Fredonia water customers and properties

outside the Village boundaries supplied by the Fredonia water system.

The Village of Fredonia is urging all residential and commercial water customers to immediately reduce water usage.

Seasonal changes in water quality of the Fredonia Reservoir water are causing increased strain on the water

treatment plant. Currently the filtration equipment in the water treatment plant is functioning appropriately and the

water being produced does meet NYSDOH safety standards. However, the incoming water quality means water is

moving through the water treatment plant slower, therefore the water treatment plant and the existing storage

supplies are not able to keep up with normal water demand.

The Village is asking all residents, businesses, and institutions to take the following immediate conservation

measures:

• Turn off the faucet while brushing teeth, shaving, or washing dishes.

• Only run dishwashers and washing machines with full loads.

• Take short showers; turn off water while lathering.

• Skip pre-rinsing dishes; most dishwashers can remove food particles and stains without pre-rinsing.

• Use disposable plates, cups, and utensils.

• Thaw frozen foods in the refrigerator or microwave — not under running water.

• Clean vegetables in a bowl of water, not under the tap.

• Do not wash vehicles.

• Do not hose down sidewalks, decks, or driveways — use a broom instead.

• Do not water lawns or landscaping.

• Do not fill pools, hot tubs, or other large containers.

• Make every toilet flush count. Don’t use the toilet like a garbage can to flush away tissue, etc.

• Check for and fix leaks in faucets, toilets, and pipes.

The Village of Fredonia will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as needed. Community

cooperation is essential to ensuring the continued availability of safe drinking water for all. Press releases will be

posted on the Chautauqua County website at https://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.