( WJET/W F XP ) – Two New York areas are under a temporary boil water order until further notice.

According to a release, the Chautauqua County Health Department has issued a boil water order for all Village of Brocton and Town of Portland water customers due to a water main break Monday afternoon.

Water District staff have located the source of the break and are in the process of fixing the problem. However, some customers may be without water while repairs are underway.

The release states that all customers on Webster, Ellicott and Dahlberg roads “must boil their water until further notice. Water for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth and making coffee must be brought to a rolling boil for one minute then cooled prior to use.”

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Residents should use boiled or bottled water to wash dishes by hand and followed by air drying the dishes.

Home dishwashers that reach a temperature of 170⁰F and have a full dry cycle do not need boiled or bottled water. The water may be used for bathing as long as it is not consumed. The water is safe for laundry.

The county is also requiring customers to limit water usage in order to reduce the strain on their water storage tank and cutting usage by 50% by taking these actions:

• Do not use any water outside of your home or business including washing cars, watering lawns, pressure washing, etc.
• Limit washing clothes during this period or use a commercially available laundromat.
• Use paper plates and disposable silverware to reduce washing dishes. Only run automatic dishwashers when completely full.
• Use less water for baths and take shorter showers.
• Do not let water run unnecessarily such as while brushing teeth or shaving.

For more information, residents should call the Village of Brocton at 716-792-4160, the Town of Portland at 716-792-9614 or the Chautauqua County Health Department at 716-753-4481.

Officials will also notify the public with the latest updates on Chautauqua County’s website .

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