> Hi, Marilyn.  The Berkefeld water system DOES take out fluoride if you 
> order the upgraded filter; I had a telcon w/ their rep in Colorado this 
> week.

Hi Kathryn:

Excellent and good to know that it does take out fluoride. I hope you update 
us here on the list about your water system when you get it for taste, 
costs, convenience etc... I'm currently using a Brita faucet system. It's 
very convenient and the water tastes fine, but does not take out fluoride.

> Re. fluoride in tea:  it is either eliminated or significantly reduced in 
> organic tea.
>
> BTW, I grew up in Grand Rapids, MI when the city was the "test" city for 
> fluoride.  Ha.  My brothers, friends & I all ended up w/ a mouth full of 
> cavities.  One friend, who later moved to Toronto, has studied the 
> negative effects of ingesting fluoride for years and is published on the 
> subject. She travels and presents her findings on radio and TV programs.
>
> I agree w/ the list poster who said that he felt it unnecessary to add 
> fluoride to water sytems.

I would rather not have it in my water personally either, but I had wondered 
if it was that harmful since it is used/needed by the body?

Marilyn