Fluoride Returns to DeForest’s Water Supply Amid Controversy
In a significant move for DeForest, the village trustees have voted to reintroduce fluoride into the local water supply, aligning with recommendations from various dental and public health organizations. The decision, finalized with a 4-2 vote, marks a reversal following a previous decision to halt fluoridation.
The vote comes on the heels of an April election that resulted in the removal of Taysheedra Allen, a trustee who had opposed fluoride addition. This election outcome shifted the board’s stance towards pro-fluoride, reflecting changing community sentiments.
According to an engineering assessment by Vierbicher, the cost to reintegrate fluoride into DeForest’s water system is estimated at $327,000. This figure encompasses necessary upgrades to the water infrastructure as suggested by state officials. A grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services may help offset some of these expenses…