{"title":"Fluoride","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFluoride in Drinking Water\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"311\"\u003eFluoride is a naturally occurring mineral found in rocks, soil, and many water sources. It may also be added to some municipal drinking water systems as a public health measure to help reduce tooth decay and support dental health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"676\"\u003eAt low dosages, fluoride may help protect teeth. However, long-term exposure to elevated fluoride levels can affect tooth and bone development. Many municipal water treatment facilities add fluoride to drinking water for cavity prevention and may maintain levels around \u003cstrong data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"599\"\u003e1.5–2.5 mg\/L\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fluoride concentrations above \u003cstrong data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"641\"\u003e5 mg\/L\u003c\/strong\u003e may be harmful to tooth structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003eFluoride can enter drinking water naturally through the breakdown of rocks, soils, and mineral deposits. It may also come from weathering, volcanic particle deposition, agricultural runoff, chemical fertilizers, septic systems, sewage treatment discharge, and certain industrial waste sources. Higher fluoride concentrations may be found in wastewater from glass manufacturing, steel production, aluminum processing, and foundry operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003eOrganic fluorine may be present in vegetables, fruits, and nuts. Inorganic fluoride, such as sodium fluoride, may be associated with industrial byproducts and has also been used in some rodenticides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003eThe U.S. EPA maximum contaminant level, or MCL, for fluoride in drinking water is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003e4 mg\/L\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003eFluoride Removal from Water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1719\"\u003eFluoride filtration systems and specialty filter media are designed to help reduce inorganic fluoride commonly found in municipal water supplies. The correct fluoride removal system depends on the water source, fluoride type, water chemistry, flow rate, and application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003eFor private wells, naturally occurring fluoride, organic fluorine, or complex water conditions, Healthy Hydro Supply Co recommends reviewing a water test before selecting a filtration system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"2229\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"2229\"\u003eThese fluoride filtration systems and media are intended to help reduce inorganic fluoride commonly found in municipal water supplies. If fluoride is organic or naturally occurring from a private well or other source, please contact \u003cstrong data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2175\"\u003eHealthy Hydro Supply Co\u003c\/strong\u003e for help selecting the proper system recommendation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"2229\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"2229\"\u003eFor help \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003esupport@healthhydrosupplyco.com \u003c\/span\u003eor call \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e888-241-1323\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/healthyhydrosupplyco.com\/collections\/fluoride-1.oembed","provider":"Healthy Hydro Supply Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}