Calgary’s fluoride implementation more costly, delayed

person holding clear glass container — The reintroduction of fluoride into Calgary's water is coming later, and costing more, than what was initially thought.

Posted Jul 20, 2023 7:51 am.

Last Updated Jul 20, 2023 7:59 am.

The reintroduction of fluoride into Calgary’s water is coming later, and costing more, than what was initially thought.

The city’s latest July figures put the cost for infrastructure at its two water treatment plants at $28.1 million, up significantly from the 2021 estimate of $10.1 million.

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