FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 18, 2024
Snyder's Drinking Water Contains Safe, Natural Fluoride Levels
SNYDER – The City of Snyder's drinking water contains naturally occurring fluoride at levels below federal recommendations, meeting all safety standards for public consumption.
Current fluoride levels in our drinking water measure at 0.556 milligrams per liter, below the recommended level of 0.7 milligrams per liter. The City of Snyder does not add any supplemental fluoride to its water supply.
This public notice follows a federal court ruling requiring the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to review fluoride regulations. In the ruling, the judge stated, "There is substantial and scientifically credible evidence establishing that fluoride poses a risk to human health; it is associated with a reduction in the IQ of children and is hazardous at dosages that are far too close to fluoride levels in the drinking water of the United States."
Our water quality experts continuously monitor all aspects of Snyder’s water supply to ensure safe drinking water for our community.
For more information about Snyder's water quality, please contact City Hall at (325) 573-4957.