FREDONIA, N.Y. (WKBW) — Village of Fredonia residents have dealt with yet another boil water order, marking the 8th in the last three years.

"I always tell our constituents, have you ever seen any community on the news that has had this many boil water orders?" said Michael Ferguson.

Earlier this month, the village board approved a bond of $17.5 million that would help cover the cost of a new water system. The village would decommission its reservoir and hook up to the North County Water District. Ferguson said it's the best option for the village.

However, not all residents support the decision. A group calling itself "Save Our Reservoir" opposes buying water from elsewhere and is now trying to collect enough signatures to force a voter referendum on the issue.

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