The bill amends existing laws regarding the fluoridation of public water supplies in South Dakota by modifying the requirements for fluoride levels and repealing certain enforcement provisions. Specifically, it establishes that any entity responsible for a municipal water supply must maintain fluoride levels that do not exceed 4.0 milligrams per liter. Additionally, the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources is tasked with promulgating rules related to fluoride control in public water supplies, which will include methods for controlling fluoride, testing procedures, and record-keeping requirements.

Furthermore, the bill repeals sections that previously assigned enforcement responsibilities to the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, including the requirement for fluoridation in municipal water supplies serving populations of 500 or more. This change indicates a shift away from mandatory fluoridation, allowing for more flexibility in how municipalities manage fluoride levels in their water supplies.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/29/2025: 34-24A-1, 34-24A-2, 34-24A-1.1, 34-24A-3