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Water Alert Lifted In Mount Airy
High Level Of Fluoride Detected Friday
MOUNT AIRY, N.C. -- Residents west of Highway 52 in Mount Airy were told on Friday not to drink the water from the area after tests revealed an increased level of fluoride.
As of 7:15 p.m., John Shelton, of Surry County EMS, said levels have returned to normal and the water is safe to drink.
City Manager Barbara Jones said a malfunctioning fluoride pump at the city water plant malfunctioned overnight, causing the elevated levels.
Short-term exposure to fluoride wasn't associated with long-term health effects, officials said.
Fluoride is found in many household products, including toothpaste, vitamins and drinking water.
High Level Of Fluoride Detected Friday
MOUNT AIRY, N.C. -- Residents west of Highway 52 in Mount Airy were told on Friday not to drink the water from the area after tests revealed an increased level of fluoride.
As of 7:15 p.m., John Shelton, of Surry County EMS, said levels have returned to normal and the water is safe to drink.
City Manager Barbara Jones said a malfunctioning fluoride pump at the city water plant malfunctioned overnight, causing the elevated levels.
Short-term exposure to fluoride wasn't associated with long-term health effects, officials said.
Fluoride is found in many household products, including toothpaste, vitamins and drinking water.
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