USA - A suburban community is considering dropping fluoride

Village may end fluoride
Saukville cites cost; some other sites also avoid water additive
By LAWRENCE SUSSMAN
Posted: July 15, 2007
Village of Saukville - A suburban community is considering dropping fluoride from its drinking water, sparking discussion of another aspect of water - an increasingly contentious topic in southern Wisconsin.
In this case, the question is focused on Saukville, a village in northern Ozaukee County that has grown nearly 6% since the 2000 U.S. census.
The suggestion is the first in recent memory regarding water content rather than supply for fast-growing suburban communities, many of which - especially in booming Waukesha County - are already concerned about where to get more water for neighborhoods teeming with new residents.
Saukville village officials say they are raising the fluoride question because of cost concerns. The village will spend about $5,300 this year on fluoride.
Village officials are also questioning whether residents want or even care about having fluoride in municipal water, given the popularity of bottled water, which normally does not have added fluoride.....................................