Hawaii SB488 mandates water suppliers with 1,000+ connections to fluoridate public water systems to prevent tooth decay.

Hawaii SB488 aims to improve oral health by requiring water suppliers with 1,000 or more service connections to adjust fluoride levels in public water systems to optimal levels set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The bill also mandates periodic testing of water fluoridation and requires the Department of Health to submit annual reports on fluoride concentration levels across the state. This initiative seeks to address high rates of tooth decay, particularly among children, and aims to enhance overall oral health by leveraging the benefits of water fluoridation.

Hawaii SB488 mandates water suppliers with 1,000+ connections to fluoridate public water systems to prevent tooth decay.

Hawaii SB488 aims to improve oral health by requiring water suppliers with 1,000 or more service connections to adjust fluoride levels in public water systems to optimal levels set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The bill also mandates periodic testing of water fluoridation and requires the Department of Health to submit annual reports on fluoride concentration levels across the state. This initiative seeks to address high rates of tooth decay, particularly among children, and aims to enhance overall oral health by leveraging the benefits of water fluoridation.