CT SB01326

Water companies serving 20,000 or more persons must maintain fluoride levels at 0.7 milligrams per liter (with allowable deviation of ±0.15 mg/L), replacing the previous standard tied to federal recommendations

The fixed fluoride standard replaces the prior requirement that fluoride levels track the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' most recent recommendations for preventing tooth decay

The Commissioner of Public Health must adopt the FDA Food Code and any revisions issued on or before December 31, 2024, rather than automatically adopting future amendments

The commissioner retains authority to adopt FDA Food Code Supplements and implement regulations for food establishment oversight

Both provisions take effect upon passage; the bill received a Joint Favorable report from the Public Health Committee