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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