The city of Abilene has temporarily suspended the fluoridation of the public water supply, according to a city media release Monday.

The City of Abilene has decided to temporarily stop putting fluoride in the water in response to a recent ruling on its safety. A federal court in California ruled earlier this month that the Environmental Protection Agency must address potential health risks caused by fluoride,

During a media briefing Monday morning, the City of Abilene announced they will no longer provide Flouride in the water.City Manager Robert Hanna said they will

Hillsboro voters this fall will advise the city whether to add fluoride to the public water supply, weighing in on a mineral that’s widely used to strengthen tooth enamel but that opponents say can hurt children’s neurological development.