Fluoride is naturally present in all water. Community water fluoridation is the addition of fluoride to adjust the natural fluoride concentration of a community's water supply to the level recommended for optimal dental health.
Related to HHS/EPA fluoride announcement
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, the American Dental Association and other leading public health authorities continue to recommend optimal community water fluoridation as a significant health benefit. Manheim Borough Authority has added fluoride prior to 2003 to reduce the incidence of tooth decay in our community.
The goal of community water fluoridation is to achieve the desired oral health benefit while minimizing potential health risks. That is why water providers undergo thorough and extensive training to safely apply fluoride in the amount recommended by the world’s most respected public health authorities.
The proposed recommendations properly take into account new scientific data and recognize that water is now one of many sources of fluoride.
We add fluoride in the amount recommended by the leading health authorities and in a manner consistent with established best practices.
Manheim Borough Authority is aware of the proposed HHS recommendations and will review our processes in light of the final recommendation. We will also pay close attention to regulatory developments and stand ready to respond.
