Carrollton Village Council approved the removal of fluoride from the village water supply and took action on several ordinances at its Jan. 28 meeting.
Justin Lucas spoke to council on behalf of Water Department Superintendent Derik Kaltenbaugh regarding a request to remove fluoride from the village’s water system. Lucas said the request has been submitted to the Ohio EPA and requires council approval before proceeding.
Lucas said fluoride provides little benefit to adults and that children typically receive fluoride treatments through dental care. He noted dentists can have difficulty determining appropriate fluoride treatments when the level of fluoride in drinking water varies.
“It really doesn’t benefit us as adults,” said Lucas. “The benefit is for children, and they already get fluoride treatments at the dentist.”
Lucas said removing fluoride would save the village approximately $3,400 annually.
Council approved the motion to remove fluoride from the village water supply.
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