Does the Hicksville Water District add fluoride to the drinking water?
No. In fact, no public water supplier on Long Island adds fluoride to the water it provides consumers. Back in the 1940s, it was believed that adding the compound would prevent tooth decay, particularly among children. But that did not prove to be true. Today, most toothpaste contains fluoride as well as many of the foods we eat. Since too much fluoride can cause certain adverse health effects, public water suppliers in Nassau-Suffolk felt it was best to stop adding it. If you are caring for a baby or child, check with your pediatrician for more information.