I FEEL that the people of Bolton need to be given relevant facts, rather than generalisations, regarding the issue of adding fluoride to our water supply. As well as the "benefits", we need to know of all the possible risks.

If we follow the guideline of drinking two to three litres of water per day, what is the long-term risk of damage to other organs in the body due to fluoridation of water?

Most of the world has rejected fluoridation. America is now having doubts, and other countries have banned or rejected fluoridation, as the long-term environmental and medical effects of fluoride are insufficiently known.

What will be recommended to people who have medical conditions such as reduced kidney function or stomach problems - is their health going to be put in jeopardy?

Children under the age of seven need to use a toothpaste lower in fluoride than adults as too much fluoride is harmful. How much water would a child need to drink for the fluoride to be effective, and at what stage could it be detrimental?

Water is a basic necessity and we have a water supply envied by many other countries of the world. Is this about to change?

Margaret Hallam Glenshee Drive Bolton