Since March 18, a crisis in Tidioute seems to not be a priority for Warren County as a whole. Since that day — before the official first day of spring — borough residents have been forced to boil water. That’s 120 days — or one-third of the year.

At the moment, the timetable for a solution remains a mystery as those served by the Southwest Warren County Municipal Authority will remain under a boil-water advisory as state environmental officials say the authority’s water treatment plant has not yet returned to acceptable operating levels.

“Treatment plant performance has not returned to acceptable levels, despite the actions that have been taken to address filtration issues,” Tom Decker, regional communications manager for the DEP said earlier this month. “The situation requires additional time for filter rehabilitation and operational maintenance activities.”

As questions continue about the aging treatment system, DEP officials confirmed they are beginning discussions about the long-term viability of Tidioute’s water supply. That could be a start in the right direction.

We do know residents who responded to our weekly online poll: “Do you think enough is being done to fix the Tidioute water crisis?” that the overwhelming sentiment is of course not. About 91% felt that way while another 9% said yes.

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