Good afternoon guys! Since we have been discussing trending issues concerning water I figured it wouldn't be a bad idea to discuss another trending discussion. This one is about a relatively brief article discussing the new water fluoridation levels brought up by the federal government recently. I hope you guys enjoy reading my summary its an interesting one.
The first action on water fluoridation in nearly 50 years is taking place currently. That is to set a complete standard on the levels of chlorine put into our water. Chlorine we know is important for preventing tooth decay. It can be found in toothpaste, mouthwash, whitening strips, and even our drinking water. Chlorine is added to public water sources, because it kills any remaining bacteria in the water, and it prevents/reduces tooth decay. So, adding chlorine to water can be a considerable benefit for many people considering it can save your teeth. The discussion in the government right now is the standard target of chlorine in water is going to be reduced to 0.7 milligrams per liter of water. The underlying reason for the change is because of fluorosis. Fluorosis is a mild cosmetic diagnosis that is seen when primarily children have white markings or spots on there teeth. This is seen by nearly 40% of children and teens. The cause for fluorosis is exposure to too much chlorine. These days many kids are using lots of toothpaste, mouthwash, and other products containing chlorine. The standard recommendations now are to use 0.7 - 0.12 milligrams, but the discussion is ongoing to reduce this to a set-standard of 0.7. This current debate is believed to lead many small communities to question whether fluoridation programs should continue. Also, according to CNBC there was about 19,000 public comments that were reviewed which is why this discussion is entering congress. Overall, this is just one key element pertaining to water treatment facilities. There are many other issues especially with POPS that much of the general public is clueless about. But, I figured this would be a discussion for this week.
Thanks for reading guys! Hope you all have a wonderful week. As always let me know if you have any comments, suggestions, or questions thanks.
Info: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102622517
The first action on water fluoridation in nearly 50 years is taking place currently. That is to set a complete standard on the levels of chlorine put into our water. Chlorine we know is important for preventing tooth decay. It can be found in toothpaste, mouthwash, whitening strips, and even our drinking water. Chlorine is added to public water sources, because it kills any remaining bacteria in the water, and it prevents/reduces tooth decay. So, adding chlorine to water can be a considerable benefit for many people considering it can save your teeth. The discussion in the government right now is the standard target of chlorine in water is going to be reduced to 0.7 milligrams per liter of water. The underlying reason for the change is because of fluorosis. Fluorosis is a mild cosmetic diagnosis that is seen when primarily children have white markings or spots on there teeth. This is seen by nearly 40% of children and teens. The cause for fluorosis is exposure to too much chlorine. These days many kids are using lots of toothpaste, mouthwash, and other products containing chlorine. The standard recommendations now are to use 0.7 - 0.12 milligrams, but the discussion is ongoing to reduce this to a set-standard of 0.7. This current debate is believed to lead many small communities to question whether fluoridation programs should continue. Also, according to CNBC there was about 19,000 public comments that were reviewed which is why this discussion is entering congress. Overall, this is just one key element pertaining to water treatment facilities. There are many other issues especially with POPS that much of the general public is clueless about. But, I figured this would be a discussion for this week.
Thanks for reading guys! Hope you all have a wonderful week. As always let me know if you have any comments, suggestions, or questions thanks.
Info: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102622517
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