Bartow is one of only five Polk County cities that continue to add fluoride to drinking water. The city will talk about the policy at Monday's meeting.

Florida's surgeon general issued guidance on Friday recommending communities in the state stop adding fluoride to their water. Why it matters: There is ample evidence fluoride in water improves dental health and is safe at the level recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Florida's surgeon general, Dr. Joseph Ladapo, cited developmental concerns from higher levels of fluoride than are found in most U.S. water supplies.