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This bill, known as the "Tennessee Fluoride-Free Water Act," prohibits public water systems in Tennessee from adding fluoride or any fluoride-containing compounds to drinking water intended for human consumption, and it also bans the sale of bottled water with added fluoride within the state. For public water systems where naturally occurring fluoride levels exceed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG), which is a health-based standard, the bill requires monthly testing, corrective actions to reduce fluoride levels, and notification to customers. Once fluoride levels are consistently below the MCLG for three consecutive months, quarterly testing can resume. The bill also establishes new regulations for bottled water, requiring clear labeling of naturally occurring fluoride concentrations and a warning if levels exceed 0.7 milligrams per liter, and it outlines penalties for violations, including civil penalties for both public water systems and bottled water sellers, with stricter penalties for violations of the new fluoride-free provisions.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2304&ga=114