Melissa

1.  The toxicity of lead, arsenic, fluoride, and all other substances is determined by the concentration level of each. Fluoride at the optimal level is not toxic.

2.  There are no "industrial waste products" involved in fluoridation. HFA and phosphoric acid are co-products of the same process. Both are produced for specific uses.  There is no "waste" involved.

3. The amount of contaminants in fluoridated water at the tap is barely detectectable minuscule levels, far below EPA mandated maximum allowable amounts.

4. The benefit of fluoride is both topical and systemic.  See my previous comment.

5. There is no chance of harm from ingestion of fluoride at the optimal level. Why eliminate something when there is only benefit, with no harm?

6. Baby formula labels do not say not to use fluoridated water to mix the formula.

Given the number of false claims in this one comment alone, don't you think you should better educate yourself on this issue?

Steven D. Slott, DDS