LITITZ, Pa. (WHTM) – A Lancaster County community is experiencing a shortage of Hydrofluorosilicic Acid, also known as fluoride, for the public drinking water supply.
Lititz Borough says they are informing customers of a temporary interruption in the addition of fluoride to the drinking water starting on or about March 21 due to “supply chain disruptions affecting the availability of Fluoride treatment chemicals.”
According to the National Institutes of Health, fluoride is a mineral naturally present in many foods that inhibits and reverses tooth decay and stimulates new bone formation.
Fluoride has been recommended by the U.S. Public Health Service for drinking water since 1962 to prevent common chronic dental disease in children.
The borough says there is no health risk for not having fluoride in the water, and those concerned should contact their dentist. No action is required by residents, and alternative supplies are not necessary.
The borough says they are evaluating supply options and regulatory considerations, but they intend to resume treatment once the chemical becomes available and operational conditions allow.
“We anticipate our fluoride delivery to arrive on or about March 30, 2026,” the borough said. “We will issue another notification once that delivery is received.”
Original article online at: https://www.abc27.com/local-news/lancaster-county-community-experiencing-fluoride-shortage/