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Bloomington, Indiana, residents have been without consistently fluoridated tap water since late 2019.

City officials did not widely publicize the issue, citing concerns about causing unnecessary public alarm over water safety.

A temporary solution to restore fluoride is planned for 2026, with a permanent fix dependent on a proposed water rate increase.

Bloomington residents have been without consistently fluoridated tap water for nearly six years, a fact that’s not been publicized despite impacts to public health .

Water fluoridation — the process of adding the naturally-occurring mineral fluoride to public water supplies — is a widespread practice in some 72% of water systems across the country. Fluoride in public water supplies helps to strengthen tooth ena

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