IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER
The Municipal Authority of the Borough of Mansfield has elected to permanently cease the addition of fluoride to the municipal water system.
The Municipal Authority of the Borough of Mansfield has made the decision to permanently cease the addition of fluoride into the municipal drinking water system. The addition of fluoride into a municipal water system is known as fluoridation. This is NOT an emergency. If it had been an emergency, you would have been notified immediately. This is a notification of change in treatment.
The practice of adding fluoride to the Municipal Authority’s water system began in the 1950s, as a means of improving dental health. The introduction of fluoride into toothpaste and other oral care products in the decades since have provided other opportunities for individuals to receive fluoride for dental health.
Although cost was not the deciding factor, the elimination of fluoride addition would eliminate costs associated with the purchase of the fluoride chemical, associated testing and monitoring, and chemical feed system replacement/upgrades.
The removal of the existing fluoride feed system, ancillary equipment, and remaining fluoride chemicals would begin on or near January 1, 2025.
What happened? What is being done?
The Municipal Authority of the Borough of Mansfield has elected to permanently eliminate the addition of fluoride to the drinking water system.
What should I do?
You do not need to use an alternative (i.e., bottled water) water supply. However, if you have specific health concerns, consult your doctor.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
For more information, please contact: Date distributed: November 27, 2024
Casandra Cowles Municipal Authority of the Borough of Mansfield 14 South Main Street
(570) 662-2315 PWS ID#2590038 Mansfield, PA 16933
The Municipal Authority of the Borough of Mansfield has elected to permanently cease the addition of fluoride to the municipal water system.
The Municipal Authority of the Borough of Mansfield has made the decision to permanently cease the addition of fluoride into the municipal drinking water system. The addition of fluoride into a municipal water system is known as fluoridation. This is NOT an emergency. If it had been an emergency, you would have been notified immediately. This is a notification of change in treatment.
The practice of adding fluoride to the Municipal Authority’s water system began in the 1950s, as a means of improving dental health. The introduction of fluoride into toothpaste and other oral care products in the decades since have provided other opportunities for individuals to receive fluoride for dental health.
Although cost was not the deciding factor, the elimination of fluoride addition would eliminate costs associated with the purchase of the fluoride chemical, associated testing and monitoring, and chemical feed system replacement/upgrades.
The removal of the existing fluoride feed system, ancillary equipment, and remaining fluoride chemicals would begin on or near January 1, 2025.
What happened? What is being done?
The Municipal Authority of the Borough of Mansfield has elected to permanently eliminate the addition of fluoride to the drinking water system.
What should I do?
You do not need to use an alternative (i.e., bottled water) water supply. However, if you have specific health concerns, consult your doctor.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
For more information, please contact: Date distributed: November 27, 2024
Casandra Cowles Municipal Authority of the Borough of Mansfield 14 South Main Street
(570) 662-2315 PWS ID#2590038 Mansfield, PA 16933
Board Members:
Vaughn Hoyt, Chairman
Chad Rupar, Vice-Chairman
Barbara Carleton, Treasurer
Kevin Green, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
Gerald Farrer, Secretary
Vaughn Hoyt, Chairman
Chad Rupar, Vice-Chairman
Barbara Carleton, Treasurer
Kevin Green, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
Gerald Farrer, Secretary
Water Authority Meetings:
Meetings take place on the third Wednesday of each month at 10:00 AM in the Robert E. Swinsick Council Room, located at 14 South Main Street, Mansfield, PA 16933.
Meetings take place on the third Wednesday of each month at 10:00 AM in the Robert E. Swinsick Council Room, located at 14 South Main Street, Mansfield, PA 16933.
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Contact:
Office Address 14 South Main Street, Suite 101 Mansfield, PA 16933 Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Phone: 570-662-2589 Ext 2 Fax: 570-662-3414 Email: [email protected] |
Staff: Billing: Casandra Cowles (570)662-2589 [email protected] Water Operators: Steven Sargent Amanda Adams |