The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 474, seeks to amend section 19a-38 of the general statutes regarding the fluoride levels added to the water supply by water companies. The bill specifically revises the current legal requirement, which is based on recommendations from the United States Department of Health and Human Services, to establish a new standard of seven-tenths of a milligram of fluoride per liter of water.

The intent of this legislation is to enhance public health outcomes and promote dental health by ensuring that larger communities maintain consistent levels of fluoride in their drinking water. This change aims to provide a clearer and more standardized approach to fluoride levels, thereby potentially improving dental health for residents served by these water companies.