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Baltimore cuts flouride levels amid shortage caused by Iran war
The city is cutting fluoride to conserve limited supply, and officials say drinking water remains safe and meets federal and state standards.
- On Monday, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works announced it is temporarily reducing fluoride in drinking water from 0.7 mg/L to 0.4 mg/L at its Ashburton and Montebello filtration plants to conserve limited supplies.
- Ongoing Middle East conflict and operational issues at a key Israeli supplier caused the shortage of hydrofluorosilicic acid, forcing the city to adjust treatment levels to maintain availability across the system.
- Nearby WSSC Water also initiated reductions for its 1.9 million customers, while DPW assured residents that water remains safe and meets all federal and state quality standards.
- Dr. Charles Doring of the Maryland State Dental Association warned that reduced fluoride risks increased tooth decay, urging officials to restore standard levels swiftly while advising residents to seek extra preventive care.
- As the Environmental Protection Agency conducts an accelerated review of fluoride risks—following skepticism from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.—city officials aim to restore normal levels once supplies stabilize.
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Fluoride levels in Baltimore-area drinking water reduced due to national supply challenges
Fluoride levels will be reduced in Baltimore's drinking water system due to national supply chain challenges impacting hydrofluorosilicic acid, the city's Department of Public Works (DPW) said.
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Baltimore City DPW announces reduced fluoride levels in water amid Iran war
The Baltimore City Department of Public Works is reducing fluoride levels in the drinking water this week. The change, which comes amid supply chain disruptions caused by the war in Iran, will impact residents in Baltimore City and Baltimore and Howard counties. DPW leaders said the decision to lower fluoride levels was made to conserve the limited supply. | MORE: Gig drivers feeling financial pinch of rising gas prices as war continues “We’ve b…
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