Archive Fluoride Press Release & Updates
Read press release issued July 2, 2010
(Update: June 24, 2010)—Construction of the new fluoride holding tank at Charleston Water System's Hanahan Water Treatment Plant is complete, allowing CWS to resume fluoridation, initially in a testing phase.
During this testing period, the fluoride feed may be turned off in order for CWS staff or the contractor to make adjustments. Once this testing period is complete, fluoridation will continue uniterrupted, and CWS will issue an updated press release to the media in order to inform all customers.
(Update: February 2, 2010)—Plans to resume the addition of fluoride have been rescheduled for May 2010 due to construction delays. Charleston Water System will issue a press release and notify health professionals when an exact date is known.
(Update: October 29, 2009)—Flurodiation will be resumed in January 2010. Charleston Water System will issue a press release and notify health professionals when an exact date is known.
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For Immediate Release
November 25, 2008
Contact
Jenny Craft, Public Relations Manager
office (843) 727-6856, info@charlestoncpw.com
Charleston Water System Temporarily Suspending Water Fluoridation
Fluoride tank at water treatment plant out of service; will be replaced Summer 2009
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(November 25, 2008)—Charleston Water System won’t be adding trace amounts of fluoride to tap water until June or July 2009, when a storage tank at the Hanahan Water Treatment Plant is scheduled to be replaced.
Charleston Water System adds fluoride to treated drinking water at levels recommended by the American Dental Association and the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control to help prevent tooth decay.
The typical level of fluoride in Charleston’s tap water is 0.8 parts per million (0.2 parts per million of fluoride is naturally occurring in the water, and 0.6 parts per million is added during the treatment process). Customers who have questions about getting enough fluoride during this suspension of water fluoridation are encouraged to consult their dentist.
Charleston Water System serves the greater Charleston area, including downtown, West Ashley, Hollywood, Meggett, Ravenel, Lincolnville, James Island, Folly Beach, North Charleston, Daniel Island, Cainhoy, Hanahan, Sullivan’s Island, and Ladson. The St. Johns Water Company (including Kiawah and Seabrook Islands) and the Crowfield area of Goose Creek also use Charleston’s water. Charleston Water System also sells water to Mt. Pleasant and the Isle of Palms.
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