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M I N N S O T A <br /> DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH <br /> Protecting, maintaining and improving the health of all Minnesotans <br /> January 31,2014 <br /> Elk River Water Superintendent <br /> 1705 Main Street <br /> Elk River, MN 55330 <br /> Dear Elk River Water Superintendent: <br /> The Minnesota Department of Health Oral Health Program and Drinking Water Protection Section are <br /> pleased to present you with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)2012 Water <br /> Fluoridation Quality Award. This award recognizes those public water systems that adjust the <br /> fluoride concentration in drinking water and achieve a monthly average fluoride level that is in the <br /> optimal range for 12 consecutive months in a calendar year, as documented in the Water Fluoridation <br /> Reporting System(WFRS). <br /> WRFS is a national health surveillance tool that assists states in managing their water fluoridation <br /> program. CDC initiated the Water Fluoridation Quality Awards in 2002 to recognize outstanding <br /> performance in fluoridation management by public water systems. For calendar year 2012, all 50 states <br /> had at least one public water system that earned the award. Over the past few years there has been an <br /> increase in the number of states and water systems that have achieved this recognition. <br /> Water utilities and their customers value the ability to demonstrate quality service. There are several <br /> awards programs related to drinking water, including those conducted by the U.S. Environmental <br /> Protection Agency, the American Water Works Association, and state drinking water programs. <br /> CDC's Quality Awards can be a good opportunity to promote community water fluoridation and we <br /> hope this award will provide you with an opportunity to highlight the excellent work being done by <br /> your water system. To assist you in promoting this achievement, we are providing you with a press <br /> release template that can be tailored for your community. An electronic copy is also available upon <br /> request. <br /> Once again, congratulations on this outstanding effort and thank you for providing safe, dependable <br /> drinking water for your community. If you have any questions about the award or the press release, <br /> please contact either David Rindal at(651) 201-4660 and (david.rindal @state.mn.us) or Clare Larkin <br /> at(651) 201-4230 and(clare.larkin @state.mn.us). <br /> Sincerely, ft/Cc <br /> Merry Jo Thoele, MPH, RDH Randy Ellingboe <br /> Director, Oral Health Program Manager, Drinking Water Protection Section <br /> Minnesota Department of Health Minnesota Department of Health <br /> General Information: 651-201-5000 • Toll-free: 888-345-0823 • TTY:651-201-5797 • www.health.state.mn.us <br /> An equal opportunity employer <br /> 3 <br />