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mDEPARTMENT <br /> OF HEALTH <br /> November 9,2018 <br /> Dear Water System Owner, <br /> The Minnesota Department of Health Oral Health Program and Drinking Water Protection Section are <br /> pleased to present you with the 2017 Water Fluoridation Quality Award.This award,created by the <br /> Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC), recognizes those public water systems(PWSs)that <br /> adjust the fluoride concentration in drinking water and achieve a monthly average fluoride level that is <br /> in the optimal range for 12 consecutive months in a calendar year,as documented in the CDC Water <br /> Fluoridation Reporting System (WFRS). <br /> CDC initiated the Water Fluoridation Quality Awards program to recognize outstanding performance in <br /> fluoridation management by public water systems.In Minnesota,233 of 605 possible fluoridating <br /> community PWSs are receiving awards for 2017. <br /> You can use your Quality Award to promote health through community water fluoridation.Receiving. <br /> this award provides you with an opportunity to highlight the excellent work being done by your water. <br /> system. <br /> To assist you in promoting this achievement,an electronic copy of a press release that can be tailored <br /> for your community is available upon request at health.oral@state.mn.us <br /> Congratulations on this outstanding effort and thank you for providing safe,dependable drinking water <br /> for your community. If you have any questions about the award or would like further information, <br /> please contact either David Rindal at(651)201-4660 and david.rindalC@state.mn.us or Clare Larkin at <br /> (651)201-4230 and clare.larkin@state.mn.us. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Prasida Khanal, MPH BDS Daniel Symonik, PhD <br /> State Oral Health Director Assistant Manager <br /> Oral Health Program Drinking Water Protection Section <br /> Minnesota Department of Health Minnesota Department of Health <br /> Protecting, Maintaining and Improving the Health of All Minnesotans <br /> An equal opportunity employer. <br /> 2 <br />