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Union County Code Amendment - Prohibition of Fluoride in Union County Water Treatment Systems
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Patrick Niland, County Manager's Office, Deputy County Manager, 704-283-3630
ACTION REQUESTED:
Consider adoption of "Ordinance Amending Division 1 of Article II of Chapter 34 of the Union County Code".
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
1) January 16, 2024, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item # 24-049 - The Board heard comments from certain stakeholders and experts concerning fluoride in water treatment systems. The Board directed staff to draft an ordinance amendment prohibiting the introduction of fluoride into water treatment systems Union County owns over which it has complete control over fluoridation in water treatment. The Board also directed that the public be invited to comment on this topic.
2) February 5, 2024, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item # 24-092 - Vote to adopt ordinance failed due to lack of unanimous vote on first introduction.
BACKGROUND:
Many public water systems throughout the country, including Union County, apply fluoride to water in its water treatment plants and water treatment systems. Some residents have expressed concern about this practice. At its meeting on January 16, 2024, the Board heard comments from stakeholders and experts concerning this topic. The Board directed staff at that meeting to draft an ordinance amendment prohibiting the introduction of fluoride into water treatment systems Union County owns over which it has complete control over fluoridation in water treatment. The Board also requested that the public be given the opportunity to comment concerning this issue at this regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners.
A proposed amendment to Article 34 of the Union County Code is attached to this agenda item. The Code amendment prohibits the introduction or depositing of fluoride or any chemical that contains fluoride into water at water treatment plants and water treatment systems which Union County owns. H...
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