Fluoridation of Hamilton's Water Supply Policy
Sponsor: Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants Manager
Date Approved: 1966
Date Reviewed: 10 March 2008
File Reference:
Community Outcome: Healthy and Happy
Active and healthy people with access to affordable facilities and services.
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Objective
To protect against dental caries by fluoridating Hamilton's water supply.
Policy
The concentration of fluoride in Hamilton's water supply will be adjusted to achieve a concentration of 0.7 to 1.0 mg/l of fluoride to provide protection against dental caries, as recommended by the Waikato District Health Board and the Ministry of Health.
Reference
Council resolutions - 2 July 2003 & 24 May 2006
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Previous Review Dates
13 May 2005
Page reviewed: 29 Feb 11:37am