Madison Area Lyme Support Group

INTRODUCTION

Fluoride is added to public drinking water under the premise of preventing dental decay. However, emerging scientific evidence and legal developments have raised concerns about its safety and efficacy. Notably, a federal court ruling in September 2024 determined that water fluoridation poses an unreasonable risk to human health, particularly for children and other vulnerable populations.

While the science continues to evolve—and increasingly supports halting fluoridation—the core issue transcends the scientific debate: adding fluoride to public water is a form of mass medication administered without individual consent. Regardless of differing views on efficacy, every person deserves the right to choose what substances enter their body, especially through something as essential and unavoidable as drinking water.

This toolkit is designed to empower advocates and community leaders with the knowledge and resources needed to challenge and end water fluoridation practices in their localities. It provides guidance on understanding the current status of fluoridation in your area, engaging with policymakers, and mobilizing community support.

Ready to advocate for the removal of fluoride in your town? We have made it incredibly easy.

• If you are the leader on the initiative in in your town, follow the steps outlined here.
• If you are an advocate helping the initiative, click here and scroll down to the important graphics and documents to help prepare you to speak or educate others.

Step One: Find Out If Your State Mandates, Bans, or Defers to Local Control