Children age 6 months through 15 years old, drinking fluoride deficient well water, or living in Cambria, Friesland,  Randolph, & Wyocena should be given daily fluoride supplements.

Other municipal systems, the Harmony Grove sanitary district, and Fallview Home Community (Fall River) & Riverview (Columbus) Mobile Home Parks DO have fluoridated water.

We are required to have your well water fluoride result on record in order to dispense fluoride. If you have never had your water tested for fluoride or have moved since last obtaining fluoride, please pick up a water test kit from the Columbia County Division of Health. The cost of the test is free, however there is a charge for postage. You will be notified by mail of your water results only if your fluoride level is abnormally high.

Where to get fluoride:

1. Stop at the Division of Health, located at 2652 Murphy Rd. between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays.

2. Fluoride may be mailed. Enclose $2.00 to cover postage and handling. Please do not send cash. Please include the names and birthdates of the children receiving fluoride.  Make checks or money order payable to "Columbia County" and mail to:

Only one bottle of fluroide per child is dispensed per order.

**WARNING**

Fluoride prevents tooth decay and improves oral health for a lifetime. Products containing fluoride (toothpaste, mouthwash, etc) stop the growth of newly formed cavities and can prevent the formation of cavities on the roots of teeth.

Since the 1930's, hundreds of carefully conducted scientific studies have shown that water fluoridation is safe and effective in preventing tooth decay.  Fluoridation of community water supplies is a valuable public health measure.

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