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Fluoride Debate 2

Dryden residents will have the final say Monday and will decide whether
or not fluoride will be added to the water supply.
The City has been against the idea in previous years citing a lack of
clear scientific evidence and safety concerns.
City Manager Arie Hoogenboom says cost is another issue.

N079 runs: 21 sec. out…water rates.

A referendum was called after the Northwestern Health Unit submited
an 1,100 signature petition.
Officials stress tooth decay rates among area youth have gone up
considerably since fluoride was removed from the drinking water in 2001.

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