Water & Sewer committee to study fluoride handling and whether to continue fluoridation

Jun 30, 2026

Council was told the Water & Sewer committee is doing due diligence on continuing fluoride treatment after supply interruptions and raised concerns about current chemical‑handling compliance with updated permit standards; staff will return with recommendations.

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The borough’s Water & Sewer committee reported it is reviewing whether to continue fluoride treatment after supply‑chain interruptions briefly halted fluoridation. The committee flagged two issues: the interruption prompted a broader review of the value and handling of fluoride, and the water‑treatment plant’s current chemical‑storage approach meets an older permit but does not comply with newer permit standards.

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