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Fluoridation of Hamilton's Water Supply - Council Policy

Sponsor:	Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants Manager
Date Approved:	1966
Date Reviewed:	10 March 2008
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Community Outcome:	Healthy and Happy Active and healthy people with access to affordable facilities and services.

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

Previous Review Dates

13 May 2005