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UK Against Fluoridation

Friday, March 19, 2010

USA - Several Water Departments Honored With Fluoridation Awards

Several Water Departments Honored With Fluoridation Awards
3/18/10 @ 6:34:24 pm
Several local communities have received fluoridation awards from the Illinois Department of Public Healthfor maintaining state-mandated fluoride levels for every month in 2009.

In Marion County, the Salem, Centralia and Kinmundy Water Department were all recognized for meeting state standards. Salem has maintained mandated levels for 15 years, while Centralia has met monthly requirements for the past 25 years.

The IDPH recognized over 460 communities across Illinois this year for fluoride levels. The department says fluoride plays a vital, cost effective role in keeping teeth healthy and strong. Illinois communities have practiced water fluoridation for over 60 years and it continues to be beneficial in the battle against tooth decay. Authorities say drinking fluoridated water from birth can reduce tooth decay by 40 to 65 percent.

It's like awarding motorists for sticking to the speed limits.

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