Follow US Bedford Well Drilling Well Drilling & Pump Company HOME WELL DRILLING PUMP SERVICE GEOTHERMAL ABOUT US RESOURCES CONTACT COULD I HAVE TOO MUCH FLUORIDE IN MY WELL WATER? HOME/EDUCATION • WATER WELLS • WELL MAINTENANCE /COULD I HAVE TOO MUCH FLUORIDE … DEC 19, 2019BEDFORD WELL DRILLINGEDUCATION, WATER WELLS, WELL MAINTENANCE Fluoride is present in virtually all waters at some level and it is important to know the fluoride content of your water, particularly if you have children. Humans and animals use fluoride in the structure of their bones and teeth. In proper amounts, fluoride reduces the formation of cavities in children. Many public water systems add fluoride to the water for this reason. For those on a private well, fluoride levels can be a concern. Naturally occurring fluoride is present in the environment as water dissolves the fluoride compounds when it passes over or through soil and rocks. The result is small amounts in nearly all water sources. The National Groundwater Association says excessive ingestion of fluoride can cause fluorosis—the discoloration of teeth and surface irregularities. TOO MUCH FLOURIDE IN THE WATER In some regions in the United States, wells contain levels of fluoride that are greater than the level recommended by the US Public Health Service for preventing tooth decay. According the the Center for Disease Control, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) currently has a non-enforceable recommended guideline for fluoride of 2.0 mg/L that is set to protect against dental fluorosis. If your well water has fluoride levels exceeding this recommended guideline, EPA recommends that children 8 years and younger be provided with alternative sources of drinking water. TOO LITTLE FLUORIDE What should I do if my well water has LESS that the recommended level of fluoride for preventing tooth decay? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the recommended fluoride level in drinking water for good oral health is 0.7 mg/L (milligrams per liter). If fluoride levels in your drinking water are lower than 0.7 mg/L, your child’s dentist or pediatrician should evaluate whether your child could benefit from daily fluoride supplements. Their recommendation will depend on your child’s risk of developing tooth decay, as well as exposure to other sources of fluoride, such as drinking water at school or daycare, and fluoride toothpaste. It is not currently feasible to add fluoride to an individual residence’s well. TESTING YOUR WATER To find out the fluoride concentration in your well water, it would need to be analyzed by a laboratory. Learn more about how to have your water tested by a professional. Contact Bedford Well Drilling for more information about water testing or any questions you may have about your water well. Prev Next RECENT POSTS Water tips for well owners when the power goes out Well pump failure? It could be a lightning strike Well Drilling Checklist Winterizing your water well Could I Have Too Much Fluoride In My Well Water? RECENT COMMENTS ARCHIVES February 2021 September 2020 December 2019 September 2019 December 2018 May 2018 January 2018 July 2017 April 2017 February 2017 September 2016 August 2016 CATEGORIES Education Geothermal Pumps Water Wells Well Maintenance META Log in Entries feed Comments feed WordPress.org CONTACT US TODAY Bedford Well Drilling & Pump Company Phone: 540.586.1449 Email: bedfordwell@gmail.com Developed by Shuttle Themes. Powered by WordPress. Follow US