Why is water fluoridation being discontinued?
The discontinuation of water fluoridation is the result of a decision by the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners on October 4, 2011.

When will fluoridation officially stop?
The addition of fluoride to the water supply was discontinued as of December 31, 2011.

Will my utility bill be reduced as a result of the discontinuance of fluoride?
Because of the minimal cost of fluoridation per customer, utility bills were not increased when fluoride was first added and there will be no adjustment to utility bills when fluoridation is discontinued. The annual cost of water fluoridation was less than 30 cents per customer.

Who will be affected?
The discontinuance of fluoridation as of December 31, 2011 affects residents of:

• Belleair Beach
• Belleair Bluffs
• Belleair Shore
• Clearwater
• Indian Rocks Beach
• Indian Shores
• Kenneth City
• Largo
• Madeira Beach
• North Redington Beach
• Oldsmar
• Pinellas Park
• Redington Beach
• Redington Shores
• Safety Harbor
• Seminole
• St. Pete Beach
• Tarpon Springs
• Treasure Island
• unincorporated Pinellas County

(The cities of St. Petersburg, Gulfport, South Pasadena, Belleair and Dunedin have their own water supplies).

Will customers notice any changes in the water after fluoridation is discontinued?
The removal of fluoride will not result in noticeable changes in the water. It should be noted, however, that fluoride is naturally-occurring in Florida waters and small amounts (~0.2 ppm or mg/L) may continue to be in your drinking water.

Who do customers contact for information about other means of obtaining fluoride?
Customers should consult their dentist, pediatrician or family doctor with questions regarding proper dental care.

Will the discontinuation of fluoridation affect dialysis patients?
Users of kidney dialysis machines should not be impacted but should contact their dialysis care provider for more information.

Are there plans for a referendum to consider returning fluoride to the water supply?
There are no plans at this time to conduct a referendum on fluoridation.

If I have questions, who should I call for more information?
For more information, contact Pinellas County Customer Service at (727) 464-4000.