Does Long Island water have fluoride?
Does Long Island water have fluoride? In fact, no public water supplier on Long Island adds fluoride to the water it provides consumers. Back in the 1940s, it was believed that adding the compound would prevent tooth decay, particularly among children. But that did not prove to be true.
Why is Long Island ocean water brown?
Harmful algal blooms may color the water red or brown, and are often referred to as red tide or brown tide. The discoloration of the water is caused by the millions of microscopic phytoplankton that bloom.
Why is Long Island water so good?
The water that flows from every single spigot in Nassau and Suffolk County comes from groundwater aquifers and nowhere else. These aquifers are ours to protect. Nothing is more important than clean water to drink.
Does Brita remove fluoride?
No. BRITA water filters work to reduce chlorine, lead, copper and other sediments whilst remaining important minerals such as fluoride. So, you can rest assured that BRITA filtration provides cleaner drinking water whilst keeping your teeth in top shape!