WINDSOR, ONT. — The reintroduction of fluoride into Windsor’s water is expected this November.
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit receiving an updated report from Enwin Thursday on the progress.
Dr. Wajid Ahmed says the report states a delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the meantime, addition studies and analysis need to be completed to ensure it’s not interfering with lead pipes.
*Original article online at https://windsor.ctvnews.ca/fluoride-reintroduced-to-windsor-water-this-november-1.5437843
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