Chapter 13.25
FLUORIDATION

Sections:

13.25.010    Authorized and directed – Required strength.

13.25.020    Records generally.

13.25.030    Supervision by health officer – Copies of records to be furnished to health officer.

13.25.040    Reports to council.

13.25.050    Surveys and research as to beneficial effect.

13.25.010 Authorized and directed – Required strength.

Upon receiving the requisite permit from the State Department of Health and until further direction of the council, the department of public works is hereby authorized and directed to provide the means and to proceed with the introduction of sodium fluoride or other suitable salt or acid of fluorine into the water supply, in such quantities as are required to maintain throughout the pipe distribution system a fluoride ion concentration of approximately one part per million. (Code 1964, § 29-29; Code 1985, § 29-48).

13.25.020 Records generally.

In connection with the duties imposed by SCC 13.25.010, the department of public works shall keep an accurate daily record showing, for each supply, the number of gallons treated and the fluoride ion concentration in the distribution system at such points and at such intervals as may be directed by the health officer. (Code 1964, § 29-30; Code 1985, § 29-49).

13.25.030 Supervision by health officer – Copies of records to be furnished to health officer.

The health officer shall have general supervision over treatment of the public water supply with fluoride and the department of public works shall furnish to the health department copies of the records specified in SCC 13.25.020, at daily, weekly and monthly intervals, as required by the health officer. (Code 1964, § 29-31; Code 1985, § 29-50).

13.25.040 Reports to council.

The health officer shall make periodic reports to the city council of the fluoridation of the public water supply. (Code 1964, § 29-32; Code 1985, § 29-51).

13.25.050 Surveys and research as to beneficial effect.

The health officer shall seek the cooperation of educational and scientific institutions to conduct surveys and research as to the beneficial effect, if any, of the water fluoridation program and project on the citizens of the city. (Code 1964, § 29-33; Code 1985, § 29-52).