Date of Graduation
2000
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Type
MS
Committee Chair
Christina B. DeBiase
Abstract
Minimal and conflicting research exists on the fluoride content of bottled water and the degree of fluoride elimination using home filtration systems. A convenience sample of bottled waters (N=65) and home filtration systems (N=2) available in West Virginia was obtained. Results indicate: 1) fifty-seven of the brands tested contain fluoride below the optimal level; 2) only three brands had documented on the label, yet these total labels were fluoride levels inconsistent labeling; 3) seven have municipal water as their source; and 4) neither filtration system tested significantly reduced fluoride from the water. Conclusions include: 1) most bottled waters do not contain optimal fluoride to prevent caries; 2) some bottled drinking waters are municipal waters in attractive packaging; and 3) bottled water labeling is both insufficient and inaccurate.
Recommended Citation
Johnson, Sissy Ann Daniel, "Concentrations levels of fluoride in bottled drinking water and filtered water using home filtration systems." (2000). Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports. 10481.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd/10481