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2001 South State Street, S2400

P.O. Box 144575

Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-4575

(385) 468-4058

Fluoridated Water

What does Fluoride do?

  • Helps to build stronger teeth enamel.
  • Stops or reverses the tooth decay process.
  • Prevents loss of important minerals.

How do we get Fluoride?

Fluoride comes in many forms.

  • Fluoridated drinking water.
  • Processed food and beveragesAdult man smiling
  • Fluoridated toothpaste, mouth rinses, foams and gels.
  • Fluoride varnish (a topical application to teeth). 
  • Fluoride dietary supplements.

When was fluoride implemented into Salt Lake County?

Fluoridation of public water systems began Oct. 1, 2003

What is considered the optimal level of fluoride?

0.7 milligrams of fluoride per liter of water.

What is the fluoride level in your city?

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: My Water’s Fluoride

Additional Information

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Fluoridation

CDC Recommendations for Using Fluoride to Prevent and Control Dental Caries in the United States

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