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  "path": "/2026/05/22/maryland-water-systems-cut-fluoride-levels-amid-middle-east-supply-disruptions/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-22T07:26:18.000Z",
  "site": "https://marylandmatters.org",
  "tags": [
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  "textContent": "The war in Iran has strained global supply chains in a variety of areas -- including drinking water. Major water systems in Maryland have temporarily cut fluoride levels in response to a shortage of a key compound for fluoridation, sourced heavily in the Middle East.",
  "title": "Maryland water systems cut fluoride levels amid Middle East supply disruptions"
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