May 14, 2025 - News
Map: Flouride in water in Minnesota
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More than 75% of Minnesotans are served by fluoridated community water systems, per the latest CDC estimates.
Why it matters: Dental and public health experts have long argued in favor of adding fluoride to public water supplies to help prevent tooth decay.
- But fluoridation remains controversial among detractors who view it as a form of government making a personal health choice.
Friction point: The issue is once again becoming a political flashpoint, with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. calling for an end to the practice.