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Iran war has some US water utilities facing a fluoride shortage
Some utilities lowered fluoride levels as Israeli supply disruptions spread, affecting hundreds of thousands of customers, the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies said.
- The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is disrupting U.S. water fluoride supplies, as Israel, a top global exporter of the chemical, faces production challenges due to workforce shortages from the war.
- According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the United States is among the world's top five importers of fluorosilicic acid, with Israel serving as a primary source for the product.
- WSSC Water in Maryland, serving 1.9 million customers, is lowering fluoride levels from 0.7 to 0.4 milligrams per liter; spokesperson Chuck Brown said officials aim to "stretch that out for a couple more months."
- Dr. Scott Tomar of the American Dental Association said lower fluoride levels pose no safety risk, recommending residents in affected areas brush with fluoride toothpaste to maintain oral health.
- Metropolitan Water Agencies official Dan Hartnett warned that "there will likely be additional stressors placed on the supply chain, leading to shortages in additional communities" as the conflict continues.
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Iran war has some US water utilities facing a fluoride shortage
Some U.S. water utilities are reporting that the Middle East war is disrupting their ability to maintain recommended fluoride levels in the drinking water.
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