It’s not just gas prices: Some US water utilities are reporting the Middle East war is disrupting their ability to maintain recommended fluoride levels in the drinking water.
Over the past few weeks, a few water utilities have said their supply had been disrupted, according to the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies. Fluoride is used in water systems as a public health measure to prevent tooth decay.
Here’s what to know.
What’s driving the fluoride shortage?
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Israel is one of the world’s top exporters of fluorosilicic acid, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency. EPA data also shows the US is among the world’s top five importers of the product.
At least one Israeli supplier has been facing workforce challenges because many employees have been called into active military service, said Dan Hartnett, chief policy officer for the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies.
“That has led to decreased production, and supply ..It’s not just gas prices: Some US water utilities are reporting the Middle East war is disrupting their ability to maintain recommended fluoride levels in the drinking water.
Over the past few weeks, a few water utilities have said their supply had been disrupted, according to the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies. Fluoride is used in water systems as a public health measure to prevent tooth decay.
Here’s what to know.
What’s driving the fluoride shortage?
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Israel is one of the world’s top exporters of fluorosilicic acid, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency. EPA data also shows the US is among the world’s top five importers of the product.
At least one Israeli supplier has been facing workforce challenges because many employees have been called into active military service, said Dan Hartnett, chief policy officer for the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies.
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