Prince George residents rejected public water fluoridation in a referendum on Saturday.

With the preliminary results in from all polling stations, 10,171 people voted no to the question “The City of Prince George currently fluoridates its water supply. Are you in favour of the City of Prince George fluoridating its water supply?”

There were a total of 8,764 yes votes.

The referendum is non-binding, meaning future city councils aren’t required to follow the results.