The county was already mostly without fluoride due to a 2018 system failure and would have required an upgrade to return the mineral to the water supply. Original article online at: https://www.wcnc.com/video/news/lincoln-co-fluoride/275-b2fc6630-6489-4e7c-8033-0aa58196d60b
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Debate over fluoride in water continues in North Carolina
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The topic of fluoride in water comes with multiple opinions. Dr. Gregory Cook is the owner of Belmont Dental. He offers his patients the option to have a fluoride rinse at the office. “[I] very strongly recommend it. Cavities are probably one of the most preventable diseases that there is,” Cook said. In […]
Lincoln County commissioners weigh restoring $1.4M fluoride system amid national debate
LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Fluoride could return to public drinking water in Lincoln County. Public utility officials are proposing a fix to the county’s fluoride system that could cost as much as $1.4 million. The system has been broken since it failed in 2018. Commissioners voted Monday night to table or delay […]
The love/hate debate over fluoride in water is bubbling in NC
As President-elect Donald Trump announces key members of his next administration, many in the oral health profession across North Carolina are brushing up on the facts and figures in fluoride studies and research. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a member of Trump’s transition team who could have an influential health policy role in the 47th president’s […]
Union County ends water fluoridation at one treatment plant
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Some Union County residents no longer have fluoride in their drinking water. n February, the Union County Board of Commissioners voted in favor of ending water fluoridation at the Yadkin River Water Treatment Plant. According to Union County, this change impacts a third of its customers. The Catawba River Water Treatment Plant, which […]
Stanly commissioners hear views on fluoride in water
Fluoridation of drinking water was discussed at length at Monday’s meeting of the Stanly County Board of Commissioners. Harold Schomecker spoke to commissioners with an update regarding a recent decision by Union County commissioners to remove fluoride from municipal drinking water. S chomecker said he was coming before the board “as a citizen and not […]
Stanly County commissioners hold discussion on removing fluoride from water Monday
STANLY COUNTY, N.C. — Monday night, the Stanly County Board of Commissioners discussed whether the county should remove fluoride from the water. The debate was one of the first orders of business on the meeting agenda for Monday. There aren’t many details available about the plans for the discussion. There was no vote at Monday night’s meeting. […]
Buladean Truck Accident Leads To First Use Of Chemical Spill Ordinance
Details about the Wednesday, February 21st accident involving a tractor-trailer tanker have been released by Mitchell County Emergency Management. The accident occurred around 11:00 a.m. on NC Highway 226 in the Buladean community and resulted in the first use of Mitchell County’s chemical spill ordinance. The 2023 ordinance addresses responsibility for clean-up and environmental protection […]
Declaring “medical freedom” this North Carolina county just banned fluoride in its water
After weeks of often contentious debate, Union County commissioners voted 3-2 Monday night to stop adding fluoride to the county’s water supply. Water fluoridation has been used by cities for decades to reduce tooth decay. Pediatric dentists told commissioners the practice was not only safe, but it was also essential for those who never or […]
Union Co. officials vote to remove fluoride from public water supply
MONROE, N.C. – Union County commissioners voted 3-2 Monday night against continuing the addition of fluoride to part of the county’s water supply. The contentious debate between public health and medical freedom has spanned months, over the course of three Board of County Commissioners meetings. A dozen people spoke on the issue, evenly divided on […]