Major talks are in progress over the possibility of adding fluoride to Derby’swater supply in a bid to tackle the city’s dental crisis. Drops in oral health levels among Derby residents remains a serious problem. A significant number of young children are experiencing tooth decay and a large proportion of adults do not have access […]
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EPA releases protocol for new fluoride health risk assessment
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released its Protocol for Developing the Fluoride Human Health Toxicity Assessment, a step in its ongoing review of potential health risks associated with fluoride in drinking water. The release is part of the agency’s review of fluoride under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), which EPA Administrator Lee […]
U.S. fluoride shortage disrupting public water systems
Due to U.S. supply chain constraints affecting fluoride, municipal water utilities, most recently the authority that supplies drinking water to the Milwaukee metropolitan region, have had to reduce or stop adding the tooth decay fighter to public water systems. Dentalpatient education On July 29, Milwaukee Water Works informed the public that it was temporarily reducing […]
Ridgeland adding fluoride back to water following board vote
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT) – The city of Ridgeland is likely adding fluoride back to its water supply. On Tuesday, the Board of Aldermen voted down a motion to discontinue the use of fluoride in its drinking water, following a presentation from the Mississippi State Department of Health. The measure fell on a 3-4 vote, with […]
Ridgeland will restore water fluoridation after move to discontinue fails
RIDGELAND—After a motion to discontinue treating the city’s water supply with fluoride failed, city officials will begin restoring treatment infrastructure that has been dormant since 2020. Initial cost estimates to restore the system are around $200,000. Public Works Director Alan Hart said his office has begun their assessment. “We are actively working to identify the […]
Colrado Brown Stain: The incredible history behind a failed attempt to rename Pikes Peak
Those following along with the many requests to rename various natural features around Colorado have probably heard of the proposal to change the name of 14,115-foot Pikes Peak to its indigenous name, Tava Mountain. That said, there was another recent renaming proposal for the landmark outside of Colorado Springs that was quite different, shining light […]
Texas children have unhealthiest teeth in U.S., study finds
DALLAS (KDAF) — Texas children have the unhealthiest teeth in the United States, with 18.6% of children in the state suffering from decayed teeth or cavities. The rate is the highest of any state in the country, according to new research. The findings come from an analysis of the latest National Survey of Children’s Health data […]
EPA advances expedited fluoride health assessment under Safe Drinking Water Act
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a new scientific protocol outlining how it will evaluate potential health risks associated with fluoride in drinking water, marking the next step in an accelerated review that could inform future federal drinking water regulations. The Protocol for Developing the Fluoride Human Health Toxicity Assessment describes the agency’s […]
Cobar briefly turns tap off to fluoride
Cobar Shire has temporarily turned off the fluoride tap in the town’s water supply, and acting General Manager Kylie Smith says locals should not fret. The water has been without the additive since 25 July due to a technical issue in the fluoride dosing unit. Ms Smith said the additive in the towns water supply is […]
A Resolution Directing the Discontinuation of Community Water Fluoridation in the Davie County Public Water System
WHEREAS, the Davie County Manager and Davie County Board of Commissioners is responsible for overseeing the operation and management of the public water system serving residents of Davie County; and WHEREAS, community members have expressed concerns regarding potential adverse health effects associated with fluoride consumption, and the numerous safety hazards exist for the WTP operators […]