USA - East Lyme may lower or eliminate fluoride in water
East Lyme may lower or eliminate fluoride in water
By Stephen Chupaska
Publication: The Day
Published 10/03/2011 12:00 AMUpdated 10/02/2011 11:57 PM0
East Lyme -The Water Department said last week it is considering lowering the amount of fluoride in the municipal water supply or discontinuing its use altogether after 37 years.
The town is responding to proposed changes in federal guidelines released in January regarding the level of recommended fluoride in public water supplies.
Before it makes a decision, the town is asking water customers to fill out a survey requesting public opinion on fluoridation and suggestions on how the town government should address changes to its policy. The survey, available on the town website, is due Oct. 31.
In January, the Department of Health and Human Services and the Environmental Protection Agency said they are weighing putting recommended fluoride levels at 0.7 milligrams per liter instead of the current recommended range of 0.7 milligrams to 1.2 milligrams per liter.
Both agencies have said the 0.7 milligram recommendation would still help prevent tooth decay but likely reduce the level of fluorosis, a condition caused by overexposure to fluoride.
By Stephen Chupaska
Publication: The Day
Published 10/03/2011 12:00 AMUpdated 10/02/2011 11:57 PM0
East Lyme -The Water Department said last week it is considering lowering the amount of fluoride in the municipal water supply or discontinuing its use altogether after 37 years.
The town is responding to proposed changes in federal guidelines released in January regarding the level of recommended fluoride in public water supplies.
Before it makes a decision, the town is asking water customers to fill out a survey requesting public opinion on fluoridation and suggestions on how the town government should address changes to its policy. The survey, available on the town website, is due Oct. 31.
In January, the Department of Health and Human Services and the Environmental Protection Agency said they are weighing putting recommended fluoride levels at 0.7 milligrams per liter instead of the current recommended range of 0.7 milligrams to 1.2 milligrams per liter.
Both agencies have said the 0.7 milligram recommendation would still help prevent tooth decay but likely reduce the level of fluorosis, a condition caused by overexposure to fluoride.
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