How is fluoride added to the water supply?
The District is utilizing sodium fluoride to fluoridate the District’s water supply. Sodium fluoride comes in a granular form similar to salt. Dry sodium fluoride is poured into a drum of water, called a saturator tank, and a consistent water level is maintained. Water can only hold a certain amount of fluoride, so the water becomes saturated with the sodium fluoride. This fluoride solution is then metered into the distribution system.
