Asheville Votes on Fluoride

Asheville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 28, 2026 · 1m

Asheville is rallying against adding fluoride to its water, arguing it’s a neurotoxin and should be a personal choice—not a public mandate. Residents, especially parents and expectant mothers, are pushing back, citing Europe’s lack of water fluoridation and calling for safer, more transparent public health practices. They believe fluoride should be applied topically, not ingested, and see this as a modern, health-conscious shift away from outdated policies. This local movement reflects a growing national debate over informed consent and the long-term safety of fluoride in drinking water…