Dentists
Does Madison add fluoride to its tap water?
A common question, answered by the MadisonWI.com editors · November 9, 2026
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From MadisonWI.com
Yes. Madison Water Utility has added fluoride to the city's water since 1948, at the direction of the Common Council. The City says this is part of city policy to reduce the risk of dental cavities, especially for children with little access to routine dental care. The utility currently follows the recommendation of Public Health Madison & Dane County on fluoride levels, and its Water Quality page links to Public Health's 2020 policy statement on fluoridation of public drinking water. This covers water from Madison Water Utility in the City of Madison; other towns run their own water systems and set their own practices. Source: City of Madison, Madison Water Utility – Water Quality (checked November 2026).
Written by the MadisonWI.com editors · November 9, 2026