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Dunkirk water main break repaired; residents advised to still boil water

Residents are being advised to boil water before drinking, cooking, or brushing their teeth. The order is anticipated to be lifted early this weekend.

DUNKIRK, N.Y. — Water has been restored to the City of Dunkirk following a large water main break Tuesday morning.

The City of Dunkirk provided an update Wednesday saying repairs have been made to the water main, adding that water pressure will improve for residents in the area. But until further notice, residents are being advised to boil water before drinking, cooking, or brushing their teeth.

City officials are telling residents to "bring a pot of water to a rolling boil for one minute and let it cool before using."

Water crews are flushing the water mains and collecting samples. It is anticipated the boil water order will be lifted early this weekend, according to the Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services.

Bottle water will be distributed at the Murphy Training Grounds on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. or until water runs out. Potable water will be available for people who want to fill their own containers.

The fire department also notes that potable bulk water is available at the training grounds to fill personal containers.

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