La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § V-1101
Caries-tooth decay, also commonly known as cavities.
Community Water Fluoridation-the adjustment of fluoride deficient water in community water supplies to the optimal fluoride level/range for a specified geographic area.
Community Water Supply-a public water system which serves at least 15 service connections used by year-round residents or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents.
Fluoride Deficient Water-any water supply system which provides potable water having a natural fluoride content below the optimal fluoride level/range for a specified geographic area.
Fluoride Source Material-the approved fluoride-containing product which is to be used to adjust the potable water supply to the optimal fluoride level/range.
Ground Water-subsurface water occupying the saturation zone from which wells and springs are fed. In a strict sense the term applies only to water below the water table.
Monitoring-the analysis and recording of the fluoride ion content of water in a community water supply on a regular basis.
Optimal Fluoride Level Range-that level of fluoride which has been deemed to be most beneficial to health as set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for community water supplies. For community water supplies in the state of Louisiana, the optimal fluoride level is 0.8 mg/L; however, the acceptable range is from 0.7 to 1.2 mg/L.
Permit-a written document issued by the state health officer through the Office of Public Health which authorizes construction and operation of a new potable water supply or a modification of any existing supply.
Person-any natural person, individual, partnership, corporation, association, governmental subdivision, receiver, tutor, curator, executor, administrator, fiduciary, or representative of another person, or public or private organization of any character.
Potable Water-water having bacteriological, physical, radiological, and chemical qualities that make it safe and suitable for human drinking, cooking and washing uses.
Potable Water Supply-a source of potable water, and the appurtenances that make it available for use.
Public Water Supply-public water system.
Public Water System-a system for the provision to the public of water for potable water purposes through pipes or other constructed conveyances, if such system has at least 15 service connections or regularly serves an average of at least 25 individuals daily at least 60 days out of the year. Such term includes:
Sample Points-locations in a community water supply's distribution system where water samples are taken for fluoride analysis. These sample points of finished water shall be taken at the consumer's taps throughout the distribution system where the water will be representative of the whole community water system.
Service Connection-the pipe from the water main and/or water meter, potable water supply system or other source of potable water supply to the building or structure served.
Source Water-any water well, spring, cistern, infiltration gallery, stream, reservoir, pond, or lake from which, by any means, water is taken either temporarily or continuously for potable use.
Sub-Optimal Fluoride Level-any adjusted fluoride level that is below the optimal fluoride level/range for a specific geographic area.
Surface Water-derived from water sources on the surface of the earth such as streams, ponds, lakes, or reservoirs.
Surveillance-the necessary steps to assure that the fluoride content in water over a period of time is in compliance with the optimal fluoride level/range in a community water supply for a specific geographic area.
Water Supplier-a person who owns or operates a water supply system including, but not limited to, a person who owns or operates a public water system.
Water Supply System-the system of pipes or other constructed conveyances, structures and facilities through which water is obtained, treated to make it potable (if necessary) and then distributed (with or without charge) for human drinking, cooking, washing or other use.
Water Well (Well)-an artificial excavation that derives water from the interstices of the rocks or soil which it penetrates.
La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § V-1101