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Council adopts resolution to remove fluoride from city water treatment
Summary
Westminster council unanimously approved Resolution 09-09-2025-02 to remove fluoride from the city water treatment process after a public hearing in which staff noted neighboring systems have removed fluoride and reported a dentist had called with concerns.
After a public hearing, the council approved Resolution 09-09-2025-02 authorizing removal of fluoride from the City of Westminster water treatment process. The motion to adopt the resolution was moved by Adam Dunn, seconded by Dale Glymph, and passed unanimously.
City Administrator Kevin Bronson and Utility Director Scott Parris reported that neighboring systems (Seneca and Walhalla) have removed fluoride from their public water systems and that Pioneer also does not add fluoride. Staff also reported that a local dentist called to express concerns. The council completed the hearing and adopted the resolution by unanimous vote; no amendment was recorded.
The resolution directs staff and the utility department to proceed with operational steps consistent with removing fluoride from the treatment process; the minutes do not specify a timeline for implementation.
