April 23rd, 2025 by WCBC Radio

Recent presentations to the city of Cumberland gave arguments for removing fluoride from the city water supply, suggesting it does more harm than good for residents. Maryland does not mandate the addition of fluoride for its water systems, but Cumberland will continue to use the additive based on local recommendations from medical professionals, according to Mayor Ray Morriss…

  

“The vast majority, the vast majority of local dentists, they will tell you that fluoride in the water does a lot, especially for young people, especially for young people that are in low-income areas of our country – that fluoride in the water is what can truly help their teeth.”