Among many other changes coming to Central Alabama Water (CAW), drinking water will soon stop being treated with fluoride.
Fluoride, which is also found in toothpaste, helps prevent tooth decay and is encouraged by the American Dental Association, although it’s not a mandated requirement.
CAW says that its decision to stop treating the water was based on a comprehensive evaluation of safety and finances. There’s an ongoing scientific debate about fluoride consumption over long periods of time, which CAW says it’s acknowledging but not taking a side on…