30 minutes after drinking water; suggesting that fluoride, rather than copper, caused illness. Skin contact with hyperfluoridated water caused itching and skin rashes."> 30 minutes after drinking water; suggesting that fluoride, rather than copper, caused illness. Skin contact with hyperfluoridated water caused itching and skin rashes.">
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Community health effects of a municipal water supply hyperfluoridation accident

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  • Petersen, L.R.
  • Denis, D.
  • Brown, D.
  • Hadler, J.L.
  • Helgerson, S.D.
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For 12 hours, excess hydrofluorosilicic acid was diverted to a 127-home community water supply. Fluoride levels peaked at 51 parts per million (ppm). Water acidification caused copper to leach from the domestic plumbing; raising copper levels to 25-41 ppm. Fifty-two (33 per cent) of those who drank hyperfluoridated water developed mild gastroenteritis. Vomiting was uncommon and symptom onsets usually occurred >30 minutes after drinking water; suggesting that fluoride, rather than copper, caused illness. Skin contact with hyperfluoridated water caused itching and skin rashes.

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  • Petersen, L.R. & Denis, D. & Brown, D. & Hadler, J.L. & Helgerson, S.D., 1988. "Community health effects of a municipal water supply hyperfluoridation accident," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 78(6), pages 711-713.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1988:78:6:711-713_7
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