USA - Water Fluoridation Bill Advances Through Legislature Despite Opposition

Truckee Meadows Water Authority Board Vice Chair, County Commissioner Vaughn Hartung.

A bill that would mandate fluoride in Truckee Meadows water is advancing through the Nevada Legislature. That’s despite what is said to be widespread opposition against the bill.

The Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) board does not support the measure, citing among reasons public sentiment against flouridation.

TMWA’s Andy Gebhart said most water customers, who have responded to TMWA, are against fluoridation. Washoe County citizens voted against fluoridation in 2002, causing some to say that the current legislation is an end-run around voters.........