USA - City of Waynesville to remove fluoride from water

Waynesville City Council voted unanimously Thursday to remove the placement of fluoride from its water system
By Mandy Matney
editor@waynesvilledailyguide.com
Waynesville City Council voted unanimously Thursday to remove the placement of fluoride from its water system.
The vote repeals a 1987 ordinance that introduced the placement of fluoride into the water system.
Waynesville Mayor pro Tem Mike France led the meeting while Mayor Luge Hardman was absent. He said that the decision was made after the utility committee researched the costs and side effects of the placement of fluoride in the water supply system.
The review revealed that the benefits of adding fluoride to the wafer supply system are minimal and could be an unnecessary water treatment process.
The ordinance states that fluoride is provided in the form of Fluorosilicic Acid which is considered a hazardous material by the Environmental Protection Agency and presents risks to city employees and to water pipes and other water equipment......