MWD to add flouride to water

The Metropolitan Water District will begin adding more fluoride to Southland drinking water - including in the San Fernando Valley - despite concerns by some activists that too much of the chemical may cause health problems. Susan Abram in the Daily News.

State and federal officials have long advocated fluoridated water to prevent tooth decay, and MWD officials voted to add fluoride at district plants four years ago.

In October, officials will begin retrofitting five treatment plants - including one in Granada Hills serving the San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys - to boost the fluoride levels.