Village Update Regarding:DEC & DOH Recreational Use Advisory for Ischua Creek.

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Question: Is it safe to drink and use village water?

Answer: Yes, at this time there is no indication of impacts to public drinking water supplies.

Operating a public water system requires regular monitoring of the water quality supply to ensure it meets state and federal standards. In addition to standard processes, our team is taking precautionary monitoring steps and is in regular communication with the DEC and DOH.

There are processes in place to ensure residents are notified quickly and efficiently in the event of a potential impact to public drinking water supplies.



Question: What additional communication can we expect from the village?

Answer: We will communicate relevant information as it relates to our public water system. The best source for information will be the DEC and DOH websites. If you have questions, please reach out to us and we will answer them to the best of our ability and direct you to the proper resources.

We refrained from any formal communication until the DEC investigation was complete, and all details were available. We fielded questions from residents throughout the process and encourage anyone with additional questions to reach out. Click here to view our website.

Please see the below links for the most accurate information relating to this matter.

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DEC Communications

1. DEC and DOH Issue Recreational Use Advisory for Ischua Creek in Cattaraugus County - NYSDEC
2. DEC Investigating Environmental Impacts to Ischua Creek in Cattaraugus County - NYSDEC
3. The below images contain the DEC press release for 8.29.