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Riverton council backs state bill to remove mandatory fluoridation; passes resolution of support
Summary
Riverton City Council approved a resolution expressing support for House Bill 81, which would remove the statutory mandate for public water system fluoridation; council members cited personal and safety concerns and directed staff to monitor legislative progress.
The Riverton City Council voted to approve a resolution expressing the city’s support for House Bill 81, a state measure to eliminate the mandatory addition of fluoride to public water systems.
In the council discussion the mayor and council members raised safety and cost concerns about adding fluoride to the municipal water supply. The mayor described the potential for over‑dosing incidents and said operations in treatment plants require safety precautions. He and other trustees noted that topical fluoride approaches (toothpaste, dental varnish) are alternatives and argued local jurisdictions should not be required to fluoridate the water supply.
Council Member McKay said the choice to medicate should be an individual decision and that topical treatments are preferable according to her dentist. Council members voiced support for the resolution, and the council approved Resolution 25‑808 (listed as the supporting resolution in the meeting record) by voice vote.
Ending: With the resolution approved, city staff will monitor HB 81 as it moves through the legislature and coordinate with the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District and other regional providers regarding operational implications if the law changes.
