US EditionIran war has some US water utilities facing a fluoride shortage
Israeli supplier disruptions are forcing some utilities to cut fluoride levels, and the shortage could spread to more communities, officials 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 Leads to Fluoride Shortages for Some US Water Utilities
Multiple water providers have lowered the amount of fluoride they add to water for millions of Americans, amid shortages stemming from the U.S.-Iran war. The Baltimore City Department of Public Works said on April 13 that it is reducing the level of fluoride from 0.7 milligrams per liter to 0.4 milligrams per liter. The move, officials said, was driven by disruptions to the supply chain caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. A key Is…
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The Seattle TimesIran War Has Some U.S. Water Utilities Facing a Fluoride Shortage
(MedPage Today) -- It's not just gas prices: Some U.S. water utilities are reporting the Middle East war is disrupting their ability to maintain recommended fluoride levels in the drinking water. Over the past few weeks, a few water utilities...
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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.
States Struggle With Fluoride Crisis Thanks to Trump’s Iran War
The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has caused a domestic fluoride shortage, in yet another unintended consequence of a useless and unpopular conflict.The Associated Press has reported that various U.S. water utility companies across the country have struggled to obtain fluoride because Israel is one of the top providers of fluorosilicic acid. With Israel sending more people into military service, amid attacks on Lebanon, Iran, and Gaza, that supply ch…
Iran war triggers supply shortage, forcing Baltimore to cut back on fluoride
BALTIMORE — Drinking water in Baltimore City will have its fluoride levels lowered by 42% this week due to supply chain issues caused by the war between the U.S., Israel and Iran, according to a news release. The Baltimore City Department of ...
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