Natick Fluoride Status March 23, 2023

As of March 1, 2023, The Town of Natick Water & Sewer Division has resumed the addition of fluoride to the Natick drinking water system.

Natick Fluoride Status February 21, 2023

The Town of Natick Water & Sewer Division is scheduled to resume the addition of fluoride to the Natick drinking water system on March 1, 2023.  The Division previously suspended the addition of fluoride in January of 2022 due to the unavailability of fluoride supply during a national supply chain shortage.

The Division maintains a target fluoride level of 0.7 ppm, as recommended by the CDC and Mass Dept of Public Health to reduce tooth decay.  The Division has added fluoride for over 25 years, and continuously monitors the levels.

Please reach out to the Natick Water & Sewer Division at 508-647-6557 or water@natickma.org  with any questions regarding this message.

For more information on fluoridation, please visit the following websites:

Center for Disease Control: https://www.cdc.gov/fluoridation/index.html 

National Institute for Health: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Fluoride-HealthProfessional/ 

National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: https://www.nidcr.nih.gov/health-info/fluoride/the-story-of-fluoridation 

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