De’Keither Stamps, Mississippi public service commissioner, has introduced a resolution to review local public water systems’ continued use of synthetic sodium fluoride additives in drinking water, according to a Jan. 16 report from CBS affiliate 12 News.
Here are five things to know:
- Mr. Stamps also urged Mississippi to prohibit the addition of synthetic sodium fluoride to public drinking water systems.
- The resolution proposes that, when appropriate, water systems remove these additives from water supplies.
- Its stated intent is to improve public transparency and address cost pressures on utility systems related to water treatment.
- Mississippi’s water systems are facing rising operational costs and aging infrastructure, particularly in rural and underserved communities.
- The resolution seeks to ensure that any changes in drinking water policies are clearly communicated to the public.
