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Westminster council votes to remove fluoride from city water treatment
Summary
After a public hearing, Westminster City Council approved a resolution to discontinue adding fluoride to the city's drinking water; supporters cited recent studies and worker safety, while at least one local dentist opposed the change.
Westminster — The Westminster City Council voted on Sept. 9 to remove fluoride from the city's water treatment process, adopting a resolution following a public hearing and several councilmember comments.
City staff explained the proposal during a public hearing and cited recent studies that the presentation said linked high fluoride exposure to developmental effects in young children and bone-density issues in older adults. Staff also cited occupational safety concerns tied to the…
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