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MAYVILLE — Additional water distribution times have been announced by the Chautauqua County Health Department.
On Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., village officials will be providing canned and bottled water for pick-up at the Town of Chautauqua DPW Garage at 50 Patterson St.
On Monday from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m., Tops Market has donated bottled water for village residents. It will be available for pick-up in the parking lot at the TOPS Market at 64 S. Erie St.
Residents were informed Thursday they are not to drink or use the water for any purpose other than laundry or washing dishes. Water cannot even be boiled for drinking.
The department notes any persons in isolation or quarantine for COVID-19 should not leave their homes to pick up water. If there is no one available to bring water to you, please call the Health Department at 716-753-4491.
All COVID-19 precautions will be taken at distribution including masking and social distancing. Residents must stay in their vehicles. Water will be limited to one (1) case per household per day.
Those unable to pick-up water should call John Buxton with the village of Mayville at 716-269-4801 to make alternate arrangements.
Future water distribution dates and sites are being planned.
Water customers and the public will be kept informed on progress to reduce the contamination and when the water is deemed safe for all uses.
For information about drinking water and health effects contact state Department of Health Bureau of Toxic Substance Assessment at 518-402-7800.
For more information about drinking water quality contact state Health Department Bureau of Water Supply Protection at 518 402-7650.
General information is at www.chqgov.com. E-mail inquiries can be directed to waterreports@co.chautauqua.ny.us.
General information on PFAS can also be found at: https://www.epa.gov/pfas/basic-information-pfas.