An investigation into Sandy City’s response to a fluoride pump malfunction that contaminated parts of the municipality’s water supply earlier this year found the city had not complied with technical regulatory notice requirements and should have warned residents sooner.
Many Sandy residents had expressed frustration that they were allowed to drink possibly tainted water for a week before they heard about the problems, which began because of a power outage at one of the city’s wells in February.
While experts say fluoride is beneficial in small doses, unsafe levels can cause a number of health issues.