CHAMBERSBURG – A meeting to discuss whether or not to add fluoride to the water in the Chambersburg borough last night only saw about 10 people show up. Representatives from the PA Coalition for Oral Health were there to discuss the issue. David Wilson, Chambersburg Borough Council Member, said, “It wasn’t a great turnout. I […]
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Utah’s fluoride ban is a year old; so are many of the kids it will harm, dentists say
A year after Utah banned fluoride in drinking water, dentists and doctors are spreading the word that the cavity-fighting mineral is still available in tablets or at the dentist’s office. It’s part of a bigger messaging push they hope will restore fluoride to taps throughout the state. “We’re all working together to educate the public, […]
Will Chambersburg continue to put fluoride in the water system? A Thursday night meeting will bring out crowds
CHAMBERSBURG – On Thursday night at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at 100 South Second Street in Chambersburg a public meeting will be held to talk about fluoride in the water. For years, the borough has added fluoride to the water in Chambersburg, but supply issues have reared their ugly head with this topic. There […]
Fluorsid, towards production stoppage and staff reduction due to Hormuz crisis
The conflict in the Middle East also has a negative impact on Fluorsid. The chemical company, owned by Giulini (the owner of Cagliari), which produces, among other things, sulphuric acid and aluminium fluoride at its Sardinian plant in Macchiareddu. Products used both in the oil industry and in metallurgy for the production of aluminium. On […]
Kerikeri and Kaitaia water fluoridation project enters construction phase
Construction is now underway on the Far North’s water fluoridation programme, with work set to meet the Ministry of Health’s July 31 deadline. The project will introduce fluoride dosing systems into the Kerikeri and Kait?ia town water supplies, with both sites tracking towards installation and commissioning over the coming months. Original article online at: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/northland-age/news/kerikeri-and-kaitaia-water-fluoridation-project-enters-construction-phase/CBGVXYKVFNGBRKZJJ7KQW322NE/
Research Brief: Fluoride in drinking water does not harm children’s IQ
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that has been shown to strengthen teeth and reduce cavities. Many municipalities add fluoride to their drinking water — called community water fluoridation — as a public health measure to support dental health. In recent years, however, some have claimed that ingesting fluoride can harm children’s IQ. Researchers at […]
Higher water bills ahead as Valdese keeps fluoride in drinking water
Valdese residents will see higher water bills next year after town leaders chose to continue fluoridating the town’s drinking water. Under the proposed 2026-27 budget, water rates will increase by about 7%, adding roughly $2.80 to the average monthly residential bill. Sewer rates will increase as well. The average residential customer will pay an extra […]
Should water be fluoridated?
Should the supply of drinking water in Huntington Beach continue to be fluoridated? On the agenda for Tuesday’s meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council is an item requesting the discontinuance of adding “supplemental fluoridation” to the city’s supply. In a staff report, it’s stated that the council wants to request an amendment to the […]
Fluoride Study Claiming No Effect on IQ Has ‘Basically No Connection to Reality,’ Critics Say
Experts who analyzed a recent study claiming that fluoride exposure from drinking water doesn’t affect IQ told The Defender the study was deceptive and relied on a flawed methodology. The “highly anticipated long-term study,” published April 13 in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), was widely cited by media and proponents of water […]
Fluoride system paused for up to three weeks
Hamilton City Council has paused the fluoridation of Hamilton’s drinking water supply following an issue at the Waiora Drinking Water Treatment Plant. A leak was identified in the fluoridation equipment today, Friday 1 May 2026. The problem area was immediately isolated and all material was safely contained within a purpose built spill-proof area. There is […]