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Middle East conflict causes a fluoride shortage for US drinking water

Some U.S. water systems are cutting back on fluoride because of a key chemical is in short supply. Israel is one of its main producers.

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Middle East conflict causes a fluoride shortage for US drinking water
Source: NPR News
A supply disruption is leading some water systems to reduce the amount of fluoride in drinking water.

Some U.S. water systems are cutting back on fluoride because of a key chemical is in short supply. Israel is one of its main producers.

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