Fluoride Action Network

Mount Clemens city commission votes unanimously to end fluoridation

Source: YouTube segment of Council taking the vote | May 16th, 2011
Location: United States, Michigan
  • - Agenda item 9-C: Resolution rescinding the addition of fluoride at the City of Mount Clemens water filtration plant

    - Comment from one Commissioner: "… In looking into this… we realize that people have access to fluoride through toothpaste, mouthwash, dentist… the other issue is a cost issue… we will save over $40,000. I think everybody wins…"

    Notes:

    – According to the CDC’s 1992 Fluoridation Census, Mount Clemens has been fluoridated since March 1951.

    – 2009 population of Mount Clemens was 16,764