Iran war affecting US drinking water standards
Israeli supplier disruptions have forced some utilities to lower fluoride levels, affecting hundreds of thousands of customers, the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies said.
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Middle East conflict causes a fluoride shortage for US drinking water
This week, the City of Baltimore’s public water system cut fluoride levels in its drinking water nearly in half. It’s a response to strains in the supply chain caused by the conflict in the Middle East.“We were alerted that our supplier was going to be reducing the supply from three deliveries per month to two,” says Matthew Garbark, director of the Baltimore City Department of Public Works.In response, the water system, which serves 1.8 million…
Why did fluoride shortage hit U.S. water systems?
Fluoride shortage linked to Middle East conflict Some U.S. water systems have been forced to cut back on fluoride after a key chemical became harder to obtain. The disruption is tied to the Middle East conflict, which has affected supply chains for the fluoride used to help prevent tooth decay.…
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