Does your organization need interoperable technology to deliver lab-accurate real-time monitoring on-site for various parameters – including fluoride? KETOS can help.
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KETOS SHIELD allows for real-time monitoring of fluoride (plus 30+ other water testing parameters) while lowering up-front costs with our industry-leading $0-CAPEX subscription model.
As an award-winning smart water management solution, KETOS SHIELD provides real-time monitoring for fluoride and 30+ other water testing parameters (including inorganic materials, heavy metals, and environmental factors). Monitor via an interoperable, modular system that uploads your data to the cloud, allowing for secure 24/7 access to water data.
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral typically released from rocks into the environment, including existing water supplies. All water contains some amount of fluoride, but the levels that occur in nature are not high enough to prevent tooth decay. Community water fluoridation has been widely initiated across the country as a cost-effective way to deliver fluoride to entire communities, reducing tooth decay by 25%. In 2018, 73% of the US population had access to community water systems containing added fluoride; the goal is to have 77% of Americans accessing water with fluoride by 2030.
The maximum amount of allowable fluoride in drinking water supplies is 4.0 mg/L. The EPA also has a secondary standard of 2.0 mg/L (although this level is unenforceable). This is the level of fluoride explicitly recommended to protect children from tooth pitting/discoloration caused by too much fluoride exposure before the eruption of teeth. While the EPA does not require compliance, it requires notification sent to customers if the average water levels exceed their 2.0 mg/L standard.
As fluoride is a necessary part of public health and often delivered by municipal water systems, it’s essential to monitor for levels to protect constituents.
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that is often added to drinking water supplies for its dental health benefits. However, excessive fluoride levels in water can lead to various concerns and challenges. Here are key issues associated with fluoride in water:
Fluoride in water can stem from both natural occurrences and human activities. Naturally, fluoride is present in varying concentrations in soil and rocks, particularly in regions with high levels of fluoride-containing minerals such as fluorite and apatite. As water passes through these geological formations, it can dissolve fluoride, leading to its presence in groundwater and surface water sources. Additionally, human activities contribute to fluoride in water, primarily through the use of fluoride-containing compounds in industrial processes, agricultural practices, and domestic sources like toothpaste and mouthwash. Fluoride is often added to public water supplies as a public health measure to prevent tooth decay, further augmenting its presence in drinking water. However, improper disposal of industrial waste and runoff from agricultural areas can lead to elevated fluoride levels in water bodies, posing risks to both human health and the environment.
In the regulation of fluoride levels in water, various industries adhere to specific acceptable thresholds to ensure both safety and efficacy in their processes. These standards, often dictated by governmental agencies or industry-specific organizations, are essential in safeguarding public health and maintaining the integrity of industrial practices. For instance, the acceptable fluoride levels in water for industries such as pharmaceuticals, food processing, and semiconductor manufacturing might vary based on the sensitivity of their operations and potential impacts on products and consumers. By implementing these guidelines, industries can mitigate potential risks associated with fluoride exposure while maintaining the quality and safety of their products.
Industry | Acceptable Fluoride Levels (ppm) |
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Pharmaceuticals | 0.1 – 0.5 |
Food Processing | 0.5 – 1.0 |
Semiconductor Manufacturing | 0.01 – 0.1 |
Need to test fluoirde in water? Instead of measuring fluoride with a meter that only measures a handful of conditions; the KETOS SHIELD is capable of mentoring dozens of water related issues — in real-time. Don’t just stop at fluoride. KETOS enables organizations to choose from a variety of water testing parameters to customize their testing to their organizational requirements.
Extend your water testing beyond fluoride with KETOS. Empowering organizations to tailor their testing, KETOS offers a range of water testing parameters for customization. From heavy metals to microbial contaminants, select parameters aligning with organizational needs for comprehensive water quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
Whether you’re assessing fluoride levels in municipal water supplies, measuring the Langelier Saturation Index in industrial cooling water, or detecting free chlorine in wastewater treatment, KETOS’ automated water monitoring system offers efficient solutions. Save time and mitigate compliance issues with our advanced technology.
The KETOS SHIELD remotely monitors dozens of water quality parameters. Which one do your water operators test most often?
KETOS is a fully integrated platform that combines hardware, software, connectivity, automated reporting, predictive analytics, and maintenance to automate water monitoring and testing. KETOS enables water operators to identify and solve mission-critical water efficiency and quality challenges in real-time, or before they happen through predictive algorithms, to ensure that water meets specific quality and safety standards.