Martin County debates fluoridated water
By LILY LADEIRA
lily.ladeira@scripps.com
October 8, 2006
STUART — Martin County Commissioner Lee Weberman wants the county to re-examine a decision to add fluoride to its drinking water next year after residents claimed it is a health hazard.
Weberman voted for the measure four years ago because the scientific evidence supported the practice, he said.
"A lot of people in the health care industry say it's good for children's teeth, and in Martin County it was to assist juveniles and children who couldn't get the best dental care. Not everyone has access to dental care," Weberman said.
Weberman began to doubt the health benefits after Pat Arena, a Jensen Beach resident, argued that adding fluoride to tap water can cause cancer and other health problems.
lily.ladeira@scripps.com
October 8, 2006
STUART — Martin County Commissioner Lee Weberman wants the county to re-examine a decision to add fluoride to its drinking water next year after residents claimed it is a health hazard.
Weberman voted for the measure four years ago because the scientific evidence supported the practice, he said.
"A lot of people in the health care industry say it's good for children's teeth, and in Martin County it was to assist juveniles and children who couldn't get the best dental care. Not everyone has access to dental care," Weberman said.
Weberman began to doubt the health benefits after Pat Arena, a Jensen Beach resident, argued that adding fluoride to tap water can cause cancer and other health problems.
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