The WDC spent $156,788 (excluding staff time) on the challenge
to the Ministry of Health's order to fluoridate the town water supply. The
details are: $18,200 to survey 500 residents, legal costs of $132,738 and
$5,850 for an expert report about the options to install a fluoride-free tap.
The annual operating cost of the fluoridation is estimated at
$100,000.
