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Officials considering removal of fluoride from Schenectady water

Some dentists concerned low-income residents will be at risk

Friday, February 8, 2008

By Kathleen Moore (Contact)
Gazette Reporter

For decades, the city has spent thousands to add fluoride to the drinking water in hopes of protecting residents’ teeth. But as the price for the chemical rises and more municipalities question fluoride’s effectiveness, city officials are wondering whether it’s really worth the cost.
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