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Changes to Fluoridation in Utah’s Drinking Water
House Bill 81 was passed and signed by Governor Cox during this year’s legislative session, which prohibits the addition to fluoride in public drinking water starting May 7th, 2025. The Murray City Water System is adhering to guidance to transition smoothly and safely that was prepared by Utah’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).
Murray’s water system has begun gradually reducing the injection of the hydrofluorisilicic acid to minimize disturbances to the distribution system stability. The City must fully disconnect all fluoridation equipment (e.g., dosing pumps, storage tanks) at the 9 fluoridation treatment sites and submit evidence of disconnection to the Division of Drinking Water no later than June 6, 2025.
All of Murray’s water system sources have naturally occurring fluoride levels that ranges from .2 ppm to .3 ppm. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is currently working with the Division of Drinking Water to educate the public about fluoride levels across Utah to help individuals, pharmacists, and healthcare providers make informed supplement decisions. A map will be created to provide fluoride levels in each community. Murray City Water customers can always contact Murray City Public Works directly for the most accurate information.
History of Fluoridation in Murray
On October 1st, 2003, Murray began adding fluoride to the drinking water supply. This came about because of the passage of a ballot initiative in 2000. Murray voters passed the initiative by a 53% margin.
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral and with a few exceptions almost all water has some fluoride in it.
Murray City added enough fluoride to the water to bring it into compliance with the mandated levels of 0.6 ppm to 0.9 ppm with a target range of 0.7 pmm. This was the level required by the Salt Lake Health Department
The City originally spent about $500,000 dollars on engineering, construction and equipment to be sure we could comply with the fluoride regulations. The water department’s annual cost of about $50,000 for the operations and maintenance of the system.
Murray City Corporation offered two non-fluoridated water sources to those who would like to fill containers for drinking water.
Utah’s Division of Drinking Water has launched a new interactive map showing naturally occurring fluoride levels based on public water system data. While this map is a helpful starting point, fluoride levels can vary, so for the most accurate information about your drinking water. Please contact us directly, Office: 801-536-4000.