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Resident asks Middletown to pursue removal of fluoride from water; committee asks for studies
Summary
A resident told the committee she sent studies alleging health risks from fluoride in the public water supplied by New Jersey American Water and said the company indicated removal is a township decision; the committee asked her to resend the materials for staff review.
During public comment on June 24, a resident identified as Tara raised concerns about fluoride in the public water supply and said she had previously provided studies she believes show potential health harms.
"They said that's up to the Township to have it removed," Tara said of New Jersey American Water. She argued that residents could choose fluoride personally and that mass treatment is inappropriate. "All that has to be done is tell the company to take it out of our water," she said.
A committee member asked Tara to re‑send her studies; staff said they would accept the materials and review them. No committee vote, policy decision, or formal staff directive on fluoride removal was recorded in the meeting.
Why it matters: Decisions about fluoridation typically involve the water supplier and regulatory frameworks; the resident’s request signals community interest and that the township is a point of contact for local concerns.
Next steps: Tara said she would re‑send the studies and staff said they would take them for review; no timetable or formal action was recorded.
