DUNKIRK — A “large leak” at the city of Dunkirk’s water plant may have allowed contaminates to enter the system, forcing county health to officials to order a water boil and conservation advisory Thursday.
All residential and commercial users in the city and town of Dunkirk were asked to boil and conserve water until further notice.
“All residential customers are being asked to conserve water,” the Chautauqua County Department of Health said in a statement.
“Take fewer showers, run only full loads of laundry, use paper and plastic ware for eating to decrease dishwashing, No car washing or exterior use.
Commercial customers and schools are being asked to shut down to conserve water until further notice.” Customers are asked to bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute and to allow it to cool before using for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth and making ice.
“Temporary repairs have been made to the water leak but water levels are critically low so the city and county are asking for the cooperation of all Dunkirk water customers to conserve water as much as possible during this water emergency,” said Christine Schuyler, county Health and Human Services director.
Water customers will be updated through the news media and by automated telephone messages using the New York Alert system.
Updates and additional information will also be posted on the Chautauqua County website at chautauqua.ny.us/ and on the city of Dunkirk’s website at dunkirktoday.com.
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