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Windham County Observer
Putnam, Windham County, Connecticut
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Connecticut State Department of Health survey reveals minor fluoride levels (0.0-0.5 ppm) in state water supplies across eight counties, below the 1 ppm standard; small amounts may prevent tooth decay while large amounts cause enamel mottling, as discussed by Warren J. Scott in the Monthly Health Bulletin.
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Hartford, June 19—The presence of fluorides in Connecticut water supplies was discussed by Warren J. Scott, S. B., in an issue of the Monthly Health Bulletin of the Connecticut State Department of Health.
The Connecticut sampling showed that the amount of fluorides present in local water supplies is so small as to have little significance. Drinking water standards of the United States Public Health Service specify that the fluoride content of water should not exceed one part per million. The Connecticut samples ranged from 0.0 to 0.5 parts per million.
The presence of large amounts of fluorides in drinking water has been associated with mottling of tooth enamel, but small amounts of it are believed to be helpful in preventing tooth decay.
Samples for the recent Connecticut survey were collected from one deep well and one surface water supply within each of the eight counties in the state. The project was conducted by the Bureau of Sanitary Engineering in cooperation with the Division of Dental Hygiene, Connecticut State Department of Health.
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Connecticut
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June 19
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fluoride content in samples ranged from 0.0 to 0.5 parts per million, below the united states public health service standard of one part per million. small amounts believed helpful in preventing tooth decay; large amounts associated with mottling of tooth enamel.
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Presence of fluorides in Connecticut water supplies discussed by Warren J. Scott in Monthly Health Bulletin. Sampling from one deep well and one surface water supply in each of eight counties showed small amounts with little significance. Project by Bureau of Sanitary Engineering with Division of Dental Hygiene.