An Act relative to fluoride in water warnings
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires the state to issue warnings about fluoride levels in public drinking water. The goal is to inform residents about the presence of fluoride and provide them with information about potential health concerns associated with it. It seeks to increase public awareness regarding fluoride in water supplies. This legislation builds upon previous attempts to address fluoride concerns.
Key provisions
- Requires the issuance of public water warning notices regarding fluoride levels.
- Specifies the content of the warning notices to include information about fluoride's potential health effects.
- Mandates the distribution of these notices to residents receiving public water.
- Directs the Department of Public Health to develop and implement a plan for providing these warnings.
- Addresses the potential for individual water systems to opt-out of the warning requirement under specific circumstances.
Who is affected
- Residents of Massachusetts receiving public drinking water
- Public water systems in Massachusetts
- The Department of Public Health
Notable changes
- This bill builds upon previous legislation (S.1518) concerning fluoride warnings.
- It aims to provide more comprehensive information to the public compared to prior efforts.
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Karen Spencer
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