I just got a new web page up on the issue of fluoridation chemical
shortages and the rising costs of the chemicals.
Check it out:
http://www.actionpa.org/fluoride/chemicals/shortagesandrisingcosts.html
If anyone has actual data on the increasing costs to local
Pennsylvanian water suppliers for buying fluoridation chemicals, I’d
love to see that data.
In defeating House Bill 1649, I think we’ll get a lot further if the
water suppliers (including those already fluoridating) are screaming
bloody murder about what a mandate will do to the price (and
availability) of fluoridation chemicals. Many other cities
throughout North America are already facing shortages and some
haven’t been able to secure the chemicals, causing some fluoridation
programs to be discontinued or to face disruptions. Even the PA DEP
issued a notice in October 2007 about potential shortages in supply
– and the permitting and enforcement ramifications. You can find a
link to this near the bottom of the new page above (second bullet in
the list of articles on fluoridation chemical shortages).
Mike Ewall, ActionPA
215-743-4884
catalyst@actionpa.org
http://www.actionpa.org