OLIVER SPRINGS — When the town’s current stockpile of fluoride runs out in about a week, Oliver Springs will discontinue putting that chemical in its water supply. Thursday’s vote on the hot-button issue by the Board of Aldermen — sitting as the Oliver Springs Water Board — puts to rest an issue that’s been discussed […]
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State: No fluoride referendum available in Oliver Springs
For nearly two years, officials of this small town have been under the assumption they could have a referendum asking residents whether they want to continue to have fluoride in their drinking water. But when they asked Roane County election officials to put the question on the November ballot, they were conveyed a surprising answer […]
Camden: Fluoride to be removed from local water supply
Medical professionals divided on fluoride in water proposal
City leaders in Camden are asking for public feedback on a decision to keep fluoride in their water system. Local dentist, Dr. Bob Horton, says he wants to keep the chemical in his city’s water. “Tooth decay is the number one disease for children,” Horton said. Medical doctor Ken Berry has a different opinion. “There’s […]
Camden: Medical professionals divided on fluoride in water proposal
City leaders in Camden are asking for public feedback on a decision to keep fluoride in their water system. Local dentist, Dr. Bob Horton, says he wants to keep the chemical in his city’s water. “Tooth decay is the number one disease for children,” Horton said. Medical doctor Ken Berry has a different opinion. “There’s […]
Maury. Board: Return fluoride to water
The Maury County Board of Health asked county officials Monday night to support the restoration of fluoride to local water systems. The health board — chaired by County Mayor Jim Bailey with board members appointed by the county commission — had unanimously approved a resolution on March 27 requesting that Columbia Power and Water Systems […]
State: Local docs should tout fluoride
The Tennessee Department of Health is calling on local dental and medical professionals to promote fluoride treatments following a controversial decision to remove the compound from Columbia’s water supply. Columbia Power and Water Systems announced their intention to remove fluoride from the local water supply in July, and on Sept. 25, the five-member Columbia Power […]
Y-12 Historian: Little known heroes of the nuclear age
The story of S-50, the thermal diffusion plant located adjacent to the world’s largest steam-powered electrical generating plant at the time, is often overlooked in the history of Oak Ridge. That this plant fed slightly enriched uranium into the K-25 gaseous diffusion process and ultimately the Y-12 Beta calutrons, shortening the war by approximately three […]
Atwood ends fluoridation
Excerpt: Expenses will be reduced by approximately $13,000 in FY 14 because some of the assets have been fully depreciated. Fluoride is no longer added to the water, which is expected to reduce expenses another $2,000. Pdf of Status Report
DRUC: No plans to stop adding fluoride to water
Although several Tennessee cities have voted to discontinue the adding of fluoride to their municipal water systems, the Duck River Utility Commission (DRUC) has no plans to stop using the chemical known to benefit oral health. Randal Braker, manager of DRUC, which supplies water to Tullahoma, Manchester and surrounding areas, said he has yet to […]