Fluoride consultation affecting water supplies in the North East and parts of Alston
The Government’s Department of Health and Social Care announced it is consulting on proposals to extend fluoride into water supplies received by customers across the North East of England, supplied by Northumbrian Water. This proposal would also affect the water supplies of some homes and businesses in parts of Alston in the North East of Cumbria, supplied by United Utilities.
This is not a water company consultation or decision. It is a Government proposal in line with its dentistry policy and its beliefs that fluoride in water supplies can deliver improvements in dental health. Any questions or queries about the proposal should be directed to waterfluoridationconsultation@dhsc.gov.uk. Further information can also be found here.
Consultation period extended. The consultation opened on 25 March 2024 and was expected to run for up to 12 weeks. The deadline for responding to the consultation has been extended and is now open until 11.59pm on Wednesday 31 July 2024.