A Look Back at Grand Rapids History — From A to Z
Let's take a fun and interesting look back at Grand Rapids history -- from A to Z! Who were the movers and shakers that make Grand Rapids the city it is today?
Fluoridated Water
Grand Rapids was the 1st City to Add Fluoride to its Public Water System
It started out as an experiment on January 25th, 1945. Grand Rapids, MI became the first city in the U.S. to to add fluoride to the water to prevent tooth decay.