Multiple Michigan water systems awarded for fluoridation quality by CDC

Sep 16, 2023

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December 16, 2022

LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced today that 69 water systems have been awarded a Water Fluoridation Quality Award from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

"Michigan consistently exceeds the CDC recommendations for community water supplies by having 90 percent of our population on community water systems accessing fluoridated water," said Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, chief medical executive. "These awards demonstrate the commitment to quality by these community systems. Water fluoridation has demonstrated its effectiveness in preventing tooth decay throughout one's lifetime and benefits all residents."

The award recognizes those communities that maintained a consistent level of optimally fluoridated water throughout calendar year 2021. A total of 1,394 water systems in 28 states received the award including the following Michigan systems:

Adrian

Linden

Algonac

Ludington

Alpena

Manistique

Ann Arbor

Marshall

Baraga

Mason

Battle Creek - Verona System

Milford

Bay Area Water System

Monroe

Benton Township

Munising

Big Rapids

Muskegon

Buchanan

Negaunee-Ishpeming Authority

Caledonia Township

New Buffalo

Cassopolis

Niles

Charlotte

Northwest Ottawa County Water System

Clare

Otsego

Coldwater

Parchment

Davison

Plainfield Township

Eaton Rapids

Plainwell

Elk Rapids

Saginaw

Escanaba Water Department

Sault Ste Marie

Fenton

South Lyon

Gladstone Water Department

Sparta

Grand Rapids

St. Clair Water and Sewer Authority

Gratiot Area Water Authority

St. Ignace

Harbor Springs

St. Johns

Hillsdale

St. Joseph

Holland Board of Public Works

Standish

Howell

Summit Township

Huron Shore Regional Utility Authority

Tecumseh

Ionia

Traverse City

Jackson

Union City

Jonesville

Wakefield

K I Sawyer

Wayland

Kalamazoo

West Branch

Lake Bella Vista

Wyoming

Lake Odessa

Fluoridation is the adjustment of fluoride in the water to a level that is optimal for preventing tooth decay. It has been recognized by CDC as one of 10 great public health achievements of the 20th century. CDC recommends water fluoridation as a safe, effective and inexpensive method of preventing decay. In fact, every $1 invested in fluoridation saves at least $38 in costs for dental treatment.

For more information about community water fluorination, visit the CDC website.

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