CITY REDUCES LEVEL OF FLUORIDATION
Posted February 3, 2011 - The City of Port Angeles has reduced the level of fluoride from 1 part per million to .08.

The reduction meets the Washington State Department of Health's new recommendation level.

Cities To Combine Efforts In Defense Of Water Fluoridation - Opponents File Third Lawsuit

Posted May 20, 2011 - The cities of Port Angeles and Forks will combine their efforts in a single defense of a recent lawsuit that aims to stop fluoridation of municipal water supplies on the North Olympic Peninsula. 

The two cities will be joined by the Washington Dental Services Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving oral health in Washington State.  WDS Foundation has an interest in the lawsuit because the outcome could, potentially, affect other fluoridation programs in Washington state. The three entities will share in the cost of a single, combined defense. However, the commitment of each city is limited to $8,500.

Port Angeles City Attorney Bill Bloor and City Manager Kent Myers cite several benefits that will be derived from this arrangement:

Forks has been fluoridating its water since 1950's. Port Angeles began water fluoridation in 2006. More than 60 percent of residents in Washington receive the health benefits of water fluoridation.

The lawsuit was filed on April 28, in Clallam County Superior Court by fluoridation opponents. Their two previous lawsuits were rejected by the courts. All Clallam County judges have recused themselves, and so the case will be heard in Jefferson County. The cities have not yet filed answers to the complaint.

Important Notice Regarding Water Fluoridation
As of May 18, 2006, the City of Port Angeles has been fluoridating the public water supply. After that date, anyone who drinks water provided by the City of Port Angeles will be receiving fluoridated water.

If your child is taking fluoride supplements, either tablets or drops, or if you have other health concerns, you are encouraged to contact your health care professional to determine the proper course of action.

An informational brochure is available below:

Fluoridation Brochure
Note: You must have Adobe Acrobat reader installed to view this file.

If you are unsure you are receiving water from the City of Port Angeles please contact us at 417-4855 or e-mail at  fluoridation@cityofpa.us.

If you have questions, ask your physician, dentist or pharmacist.
For more information, contact:
Clallam County Health Department

Or visit their web site at www.clallam.net/healthservices .

WATER QUALITY REPORT for 2012
The City of Port Angeles is pleased to provide you with our Annual Consumer Confidence Water Quality Report for 2012. The purpose of this report is to share information with you, our customers, about the quality of your water and to convey a basic knowledge of our water system.

This report is a summary of the quality of water we provided to you and gives details about where the water comes from and how it compares to standards set by regulatory agencies. We believe that customers who are well informed are able to make better decisions about their drinking water supply...........

For City Residents - Online Utility Access
Pay or check your utility usage on line!
This new feature allows you to view billing history, payment activity, and service and consumption summaries as well as pay your bill. Save a monthly trip to city hall or the cost of postage. It's quick, easy and secure....give it a try!

To Utility Information Center

---

Home   |   Government   |   Services   | Residents  |  Business   |    Visitors  |   News  |   Search



"PORT ANGELES - THE AUTHENTIC NORTHWEST"
321 East 5th Street - P.O. Box 1150 / Port Angeles, WA 98362
Phone: 360-457-0411 / TTY: 360-417-4645
General City Email: information@cityofpa.us or Web Site: webmaster@cityofpa.us
Disclaimer & Social Media Policy