Why do you fluoridate the drinking water?
Fluoride is added to your drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. Although fluoride is found naturally in almost all water sources, it is generally not enough to provide oral health benefits. Drinking fluoridated water benefits the whole community, including people of all ages and especially low-income and underserved populations.

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1. Does ACWD fluoridate its water?
2. Why do you fluoridate the drinking water?
3. What is fluoride?
4. How much fluoride is added to my water?
5. How does ACWD monitor the fluoride level in my water?
6. What do health professionals say about fluoride?
7. What are the regulations on fluoridating drinking water?
8. Do statewide regulations regarding fluoridation apply to ACWD?
9. Should I use fluoride supplements?
10. Is fluoride okay for my pets?
11. If I have water filter, is it removing the fluoride?
12. If I do not want to drink fluoridated tap water, how can I remove the fluoride?
13. Which organizations endorse water fluoridation?