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I'm in Germany so fluoride is not a thing in our water. I don't think it's necessarily unethical to add it though.
For those living in countries that do this, does it have any effect on taste or limit how the water can be used, e.g. for watering plants, cooking etc?
Germany adds fluoride to table salt. The US does not do that. We do add iodide or iodate to salt for goiter prevention.
Different delivery methods for fluoride, same goals.
Eh, kinda. You can buy table salt with or without fluoride, so I wouldn't say it's that comparable to adding it to everyone's tap water.
Fair. It gives the consumer a better choice than bottled or in-home filtered vs tap water does.
It also dispels the idea that European countries consider fluoride supplementation unsafe, which is implied by the OP.
Canada here. Not aware of any limitations advertised.
I can taste the variations in chlorine and iron content between cities and towns (pipe vs well water). I’m assuming that would overpower any fluoride taste if it’s even sensible.
You won't notice it at all