Coverage

Coverage 1. This regulation shall only apply to community water systems (CWS) serving a population of at least two thousand (2,000). 2. Each CWS shall be required to acquire and install fluoridation treatment equipment capable of maintaining fluoride levels within the optimal range as defined in this regulation, and shall comply with all requirements of this regulation for the purpose of protecting the dental health of the citizens of this State. No System shall be required to comply unless sufficient funds are identified by the Department, whether by appropriation, capital outlay, grants or similar means or source of funds, as available to that system for the cost of acquiring and installing fluoridation equipment, and the cost of material required to fluoridate said system for at least one year from the date of initial installation. 3. A CWS that changes treatment to include fluoridation shall maintain optimal fluoridation as specified by the Bureau of Public Water Supply. 4. Any CWS that fluoridates and wishes to discontinue community water fluoridation must provide a written request to the Director of the Bureau of Public Water Supply; comply with the Bureau of Public Water Supply policy for Discontinuation of Community Water Fluoridation for a Public Water Supply and receive written approval from the Director of the Bureau of Public Water Supply.