Fluoridation Levels in the Public Water Supply in Duluth, MN
Background on Fluoridation Fluoride Well in Bauxite, Arkansas Fluoride in Duluth, MN-1.2ppm
Keep Fluoride Concentration at 1.2ppm Tooth Decay has decreased Cost effective-$1:$38 fluoridation to cost in dental care saved. Easy to distribute regardless of social or economic status. 98.8% of people in MN receive fluoridated water
Duluth, MN should not Fluoridate the Public Water Supply It’s toxic! Negative health effects from long term exposure Duluth has high levels of fluoride in groundwater
The Middle Ground Fluoride concentration could be lowered to .7ppm EPA is considering lowering recommended limit to 0.7ppm
The Middle Ground (continued) New data on long term effects Fluoride is available in other sources Fluoride has reduced tooth decay Cost effective
Middle Ground (Continued) Duluth is at the highest recommended limit from the EPA
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