Bill > S1518

This bill amends Chapter 111 of the Massachusetts General Laws by requiring that the annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) on water quality include specific warning language when fluoride levels in drinking water reach or exceed 0.3 parts per million (ppm). The required warning would inform consumers about potential health risks, specifically stating that the offspring of pregnant individuals and bottle-fed babies may face risks of developmental neurotoxicity and dental damage, and that individuals with diabetes, kidney disease, thyroid conditions, or inflammatory conditions might experience worsening health effects from consuming water with fluoride at or above 0.3 ppm. The bill aims to provide more transparent information to water consumers about the potential health impacts of fluoride in their drinking water, allowing individuals to make more informed decisions about their water consumption.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1518