Elevated Sodium and Fluoride Levels in Oxford County

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Oxford County Public Health has put out it's annual reminder about elevated levels of Fluoride and Sodium in our municipal drinking water.

OXFORD COUNTY - Oxford County has issued it's annual reminder about elevated levels of fluoride and sodium in our municipal drinking water. 

While fluoride levels up to 2.4 mg/L are safe to drink, we do have several areas in Oxford County where the fluoride levels register above 1.5 mg/L in municipal drinking water. Those area's include Brownsville, Ingersoll, Lakeside, Springford and Tillsonburg.

Sodium levels are high in several communities including Bright, Brownsville, Embro, Ingersoll, Norwich, Otterville, Springford, Thamesford, Tillsonburg and Woodstock. High sodium levels are only a concern to people on a strict sodium reduced diet. This includes people with kidney disease, heart disease, high blood pressure or liver disease. 

Manager of Health Protection Peter Haywood explains why the send out these reminders. 

"Fluoride and sodium are naturally occurring minerals in Oxford County’s water supply. While these minerals are harmless for most people, those with health challenges that could be impacted by excess sodium in their diet should be keenly aware of the sodium content in drinking water. As well, parents in certain communities should be aware of fluoride levels, which could cause cosmetic dental problems for young children. It’s all about giving residents the information they need to make the best decisions for their personal and family’s health."

Haywood says that despite the high levels in some areas, the water is still perfectly safe to consume. You can read the full Fluoride health report online here and the sodium report is available online here. 

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