Does the City of Georgetown add fluoride to their water supply?
Fluoride in Georgetown’s Water Supply
Overview
The City of Georgetown does not currently add fluoride to its water supply. The last time fluoride was added to the city’s water was in April 2016. Small amounts of fluoride still occur naturally in the water. When the city previously added fluoride, the amount was very low and only slightly increased the natural level. Decisions about adding or removing fluoride from drinking water are usually made through a public voting or policy process rather than by the water utility department.
Georgetown’s drinking water contains naturally occurring fluoride. Fluoride is a mineral found in rocks and soil. As water moves through the ground, small amounts of this mineral can dissolve into the water supply.
Key points about fluoride in Georgetown’s water:
• The City of Georgetown does not currently add fluoride to the water supply
• The last time fluoride was added was in April 2016
• Small amounts of fluoride occur naturally in the local water
• Decisions about adding or removing fluoride are usually made through a public vote or policy decision, not by the utility department
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