Fluoride in Public Water Supplies

WHEREAS each municipality in Alberta is left to self-determine the appropriateness of adding hydrofluorosilicic acid (fluoride) to its respective water supply;

WHEREAS contradictory literature and evidence exists on the pros and cons of adding fluoride to a public water supply;

WHEREAS there exists little research into the environmental effects of discharging fluoridated water into a water source or water table;

WHEREAS several state or national jurisdictions have established a state/nation-wide policy on the practice of adding fluoride to a public water source;

WHEREAS public health does not fall under the jurisdiction of Alberta municipalities; and

WHEREAS Alberta Environment has the ultimate legislative authority to permit or prevent the addition of fluoride in a municipality.