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Nalgonda: Geological Survey of India scientists study fluoride-affected areas
Nalgonda: A group of 35 scientists from Geological Survey of India Hyderabad visited the fluoride-affected areas in Narketpally and Munugodu areas of Nalgonda district. The two-day tour ended on Friday. The scientists during their visit found that abnormal high values of fluoride in the borewells and dug wells, and came to the conclusion that micro-level […]
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2001 3M-funded food study found high levels of manufacturing chemicals in Alabama
DECATUR, Ala. – Concerns over manufacturing chemicals used to make Teflon and Scotchgard may extend to the food grown and sold near chemical production facilities. A nearly two-decades-old study conducted for 3M indicates that the same types of PFAS chemicals found in the drinking water in the West Morgan East Lawrence water supply may also […]
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Dental profession supports local authorities taking water fluoridation forward
The national conference of Local Dental Committees which represents more than 25 thousand NHS dentists working in high street practices is supporting community water fluoridation in areas of need At last week’s conference, a motion applauding those local authorities taking forward water fluoridation was approved unanimously. The vote is an important milestone for the newly […]
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Delta Dental funds homeless dental project
Phoenix Rescue Mission’s Changing Lives Center for Women & Children (CLC) has received a $17,495 grant from the Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation, the charitable arm of Delta Dental of Arizona, to fund its Gateway to Comprehensive Dental Care for the Homeless Project. The grant will sustain and help improve the CLC’s onsite Dental Care […]
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Rajasthan: Excess fluoride adds to water woes in Dausa
High quantities of fluoride in water lead to fluorosis, kidney stone and constipation among other ailments. HIGHLIGHTS High quantities of fluoride in water leads a host of ailments such as fluorosis, stones and constipation Government has installed RO plants where villagers can buy 20 lt of water for Rs 4 Villagers have demanded a permanent […]
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Despite resident outcry, City Council approves fluoridation in Ocala’s water supply
Despite multiple residents expressing their desire to see the city of Ocala end its fluoridation practices, members of the City Council approved an amendment that makes the city adhere to the state of Florida’s levels of fluoridation. During the June 4 meeting of the city council, residents and local dentists took to the podium to […]
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PFAS Nation: Toxic Discharges Suspected From Almost 500 Industrial Facilities Across U.S.
At least 475 industrial facilities across the nation could be discharging the toxic fluorinated compounds known as PFAS into the air and water, according to an EWG analysis of government data. EWG analyzed two online databases from the Environmental Protection Agency, as well as data from a survey by the state of New York, and […]
United States, National USA Perfluorinated chemicals -
Fluoride removal from natural volcanic underground water by an electrocoagulation process: Parametric and cost evaluations.
Highlights Use of electrocoagulation technique for the remediation of fluoride in groundwater. Performance intensification ways and cost evaluation are comprehensively discussed. Operating conditions have been optimized in batch and continuous-flow regimes. Percentage of fluoride removal varied between 68.9 and 84.7%. Final fluoride concentration below the legal limit of 1.5 mg/L in all cases. Abstract Excessive […]
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15 exposed to toxic fumes after responding to Fairfield house fire
FAIRFIELD, Calif. (KCRA) — Fifteen first responders were treated for exposure to toxic fumes after helping battle a house fire over the weekend in Fairfield, officials said Tuesday.The Fairfield Fire Department said 11 firefighters and four officers reported feeling sick after being exposed to the fumes. Crews responded to a fire at a home on […]
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Clearwater begins adding fluoride to drinking water
CLEARWATER, Fla. — The city of Clearwater is set to begin adding fluoride to its drinking water on Monday. The Clearwater City Council gave final approval for the addition of fluoride to the water system in April 2018. The city is adding fluoride to prevent tooth decay. Public utilities will adjust the level to 0.7 […]
United States, Florida