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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Requesting that the North Texas Municipal Water District Board of Directors Discontinue Fluoridation of the Treated Water Supply Prior to its Distribution to Member Cities
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MEETING DATE: March 5, 2013
DEPARTMENT: City Manager
CONTACT: Jason Gray
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
· Based on a review of the national debate on water fluoridation, staff recommends approval of a request to NTMWD to maintain an average of 0.7 mg per liter of fluoride in our water supply.
ITEM SUMMARY:
· Information is provided as attachments from various organizations and individuals.
· Adding fluoride to community water supply is a standard practice followed by most municipalities across our country.
· There would be a small cost savings to the NTMWD budget if the practice of fluoridation was eliminated.
· NTMWD would need request letters from its Member Cities before requesting the NTMWD Board of Directors consider any action to cease fluoridation.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
· Fluoride is a natural occurring element in our raw water and would not be totally eliminated by NTMWD curtailing their current practice of adding fluoride to the drinking water.
· Fluoridation began in 1981 at the request of the Member Cities and with approval of the NTMWD Board of Directors
· US Department of Health and Human Services recommends a level of 0.7 mg per liter of water
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
· N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: N/A