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This bill amends Arkansas law regarding public water systems by modifying existing regulations about water fluoridation. Specifically, the bill allows the board of a public water system to choose whether to continue or discontinue fluoridation of their water supply, which represents a significant change from previous requirements. Previously, water system owners were mandated to control fluoride levels according to Department of Health standards, but now they have the discretionary power to opt out of fluoridation altogether. The bill introduces flexibility for local water system boards to make independent decisions about water fluoridation, potentially allowing them to stop adding fluoride to their water supply if they choose to do so. This change could impact public health strategies and local water management practices by giving more autonomy to individual water system governing boards in determining their fluoridation policies.

Health and Social Services

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sb474&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R