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May 13, 2008
4. Water Quality -
West Sacramento begins adding fluoride to water
Sacramento Bee – 5/13/08
By Niesha Lofing, staff writer
The West Sacramento water supply has become the latest weapon in the battle against tooth decay.
The city began water fluoridation Tuesday and expects to be at optimum levels by Monday, states a news release.
Residents' water bills will not increase as a result of the fluoride additions.
California communities with populations of more than 10,000 are required by state law to fluoridate their drinking water supplies if funding allows.
Fluoride is a naturally occurring element found in most water supplies, but some municipalities, such as West Sacramento, add fluoride to adjust the concentration to optimal levels determined by the state Department of Public Health.
Water fluoridation is intended to combat tooth decay.
West Sacramento, which has more than 11,000 residents, obtained grant funding for the water-fluoridation project. The project is funded by the California Endowment, First 5 Yolo, the Sacramento District Dental Foundation, Sierra Health Foundation, Yolo County and the Yolo County Dental Health Foundation.
The city will perform fluoride monitoring and reporting, as required by law.#
http://www.sacbee.com/101/story/934324.html
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