Phoenix City's drinking water will continue to be fluoridated

Phoenix City's drinking water will continue to be fluoridated. After a two-hour heated discussion on Tuesday, Phoenix City Councilors decided to continue to add fluoridation to the drinking water of 1.4 million residents. …

Phoenix continues to fluoridate drinking water Phoenix city councilors decided after two hours of intense discussion on Tuesday to continue fluoridating the drinking water of 1.4 million residents. Some congressmen believe that adding fluoride to drinking water will lower children's IQ levels. Studies have shown that fluoride is the root cause of thyroid and nervous system diseases. Supporters say fluoride prevents tooth decay and improves the city's overall health. The Phoenix City Government spends about $582,000 on drinking water fluoridation every year.