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Waterloo Region: Fluoridation issue deserves a close look
The debate is a passionate one — do we continue to add fluoride to our water, or don’t we? While the issue has fallen beneath the radar of most Woolwich residents, who may deem this to be a city issue, the reality is somewhat different. Both Elmira and St. Jacobs residents are currently having fluoride […]
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Waterloo Region. Fluoridation issue to be on municipal election ballot
Waterloo Region continues to mull over the wording the will go into a referendum question about fluoridating drinking water, which will be put to local voters this fall. Those who live in Elmira and St. Jacobs are among the voters that will have the question appear on their municipal election ballot, Oct. 25. The question […]
Canada, Ontario -
Toowoomba. Fluoridated water ready to flow
READY or not, you’ve got no choice. Here it comes. Works are almost finished on Toowoomba’s $1.2 million water fluoridation plant at Mt Kynoch, with residents drinking fluoridated water by the end of the month. Commissioning of the plant, which was paid for by the State Government, will start next week before becoming operational on […]
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Mississippi court case: Langford v. Southland Trucking, LLC
Chemicals of concern were in Crete Brite, an acid cleaner composed of ammonium biFLUORIDE, butoxyethanol, hydrochloric acid, and hydrofluoric acid. Raymond D. Langford Appellant v. Southland Trucking, LLC and Associated General Contractors of Mississippi, Inc. Apelees No. 2009-WC-00640-COA. Court of Appeals of Mississippi March 16, 2010 Attorney for Appellant: William T. Reed. Attorney for Appellees: […]
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Fluoride chemicals may increase lead accumulation, say researchers
Fluoride chemicals added to public water supplies, boosts lead absorption in lab animals’ bones, teeth and blood, report Sawan, et al. (Toxicology 2/2010). Earlier studies already show children’s blood-lead-levels are higher in fluoridated communities, reports Sawan’s research team. “…exposure to increased amounts of lead and fluoride occurs at about the same age (1-3 years)… Therefore, […]
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The Absurdities of Water Fluoridation (Toronto does it)
Toronto adds poisonous fluoride to your drinking water. It’s a toxic waste product and many health officials decry its use as causing bone cancer, mottled teeth and for being ineffective at reducing cavities when drunk. Water fluoridation is a peculiarly American phenomenon. It started at a time when Asbestos lined our pipes, lead was added […]
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Lithological influences on occurrence of high-fluoride groundwater in Nagar Parkar area, Thar Desert, Pakistan.
Abstract Factors regulating the occurrence of high fluoride (F(-)) concentrations in groundwater near Nagar Parkar Town, SE corner of Pakistan have been investigated considering lithological influences. F(-) ion concentrations in groundwater range up to 7.85 with mean value of 3.33 mg L(-1). Plots of major elements and their normative mineral composition reflect granitic composition of […]
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Some want Dubuque to stop adding fluoride
Excerpts: At Monday’s city council meeting, two people are on the agenda to speak against fluoride in water. Sandy Amberg will present a petition she says has over 150 signatures. For some, the concern is cost to the city. Last year, the city treated 2.8 billion gallons of water at a cost of $6.5 million. […]
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Massachusetts Water Resources Authority: Uses hydrofluosilicic acid from North Carolina
MWRA’s Fluoride Source: USA You may have seen recent media reports about fluoride from China being used in some local drinking water systems. The fluoride MWRA adds comes from North Carolina. Fluoride is added to drinking water to promote dental health. The type of fluoride added to MWRA’s water is hydrofluosilicic acid and is a […]
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Southampton: Councillors to vote on asking health authority to have fluoride referendum
A REFERENDUM on controversial plans to fluoridate Hampshire water supplies could be a step closer. Councillors in Southampton will next week vote over whether to call on South Central Strategic Health Authority (SHA) to ask affected residents if they want fluoride added to their water supplies. The move is a major boost for the Daily […]
United Kingdom, England