SAN DIEGO — The city will begin fluoridating drinking water on Wednesday, Dec. 22, according to officials with the Public Utilities Department. The effort is dsigned to meet the meet the standards established by the California Department of Public Health, city officials said. State law dictates that water agencies with more than 10,000 service connections fluoridate their water, according to officials. In addition, Coronado, Del Mar and Imperial Beach will receive fluoridated water as well. First 5 Commission of San Diego County offered the city up to $3.9 million to fund the first two years of the program. For more information, call (619) 515-3500, or visit www.sandiego.gov/water/quality/flouridation.shtml. — Debbie Hatch