NJ Quandry - To Fluoridate Or Not

It was once strongly thought several decades ago that fluoridation added to a town's water supply would help to alleviate a public health issue regarding oral health. Fast forward in time and emerging studies that fluoridation did damage to tooth enamel caused thoughts to the contrary, that were equally as strong. Ever since, it seems that medical doctors, environmental groups, water companies and the local governments have not been able to make a single decision as to whether it's good for us or not. In January 2012, the NJ Public Water Supply Fluoridation Act was reintroduced in legislation again. This raises a debate whereas all parties involved, have begun to express their opinions, their conflicting research and occasional objections...all over again. Environmental groups are concerned about contaminants in the flouride and water companies are concerned about the costs involved in installing systems to disperse it. The CDC has teetered on both sides, as numerous studies have been done on the damaging effects of excess fluoridation on teeth, while certain test locations have proven increased oral health with the use of fluoride. The questions that arise are then - how do cities provide and regulate safe levels of fluoride to the population? What are the long term effects of fluoride on plants and rivers who take in the run off and how do we determine once and for all that the use of fluoride is better than the non-use of it? Aquaverve suggests that while the research and debates continue; homeowners continue to safeguard their water - in whatever ways they deem necessary. Of course, Aquaverve has a few helpful suggestions!