A citizen’s group opposed to fluoridation of Orillia’s water supply has garnered a flood of support for its cause, an organizer says. “I get about 300 emails a day,” said Susan Schweitzer, a member of Orillia Citizens Against Fluoride. The group is urging council to reject a recommendation by the public health unit to fluoridate […]
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Carroll-Boone Water: Water board will hear update on fluoride cost study
EUREKA SPRINGS — The Carroll-Boone Water District will hold its regular quarterly meeting Thursday, April 19, at 10 a.m. at the Freeman-Raney Water Treatment Plant on Hwy. 187, west of Eureka Springs. On the agenda will be an update of the fluoride study done by engineers McGoodwin, Williams & Yates (MWY). The board will review […]
Hamilton. Teeth bared in fluoride report debate
City councillors are into their fourth hour of discussion about fluoride in Hamilton’s water. The city’s public health staff is presenting its annual report about water fluoridation and a decision isn’t expected to be made today. Still, a steady string of delegates have shared their thoughts about the effects of fluoride at this afternoon’s public […]
Western Springs: Is the Temporary Increase of Fluoride in Our Water a Problem?
There has been some concern among residents about the naturally occurring fluoride level in our drinking water. The water plant is currently in the fifth month of a one-year construction project to improve the quality of our water by installing reverse osmosis equipment. During my term as a Village trustee (2007—11), I chaired the Public […]
Panel links PFOA exposure to kidney, testicular cancer
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) – An independent panel of scientists has linked exposure to PFOA — a chemical used in making non-stick coatings — to both kidney and testicular cancer in humans. On Monday, the DuPont-approved panel released its report nixing the company’s objections that PFOA, also known as the chemical C8 or ammonium perfluorooctanoate, […]
Albuquerque: Water Authority cuts fluoride from city water
Fluoride is no longer being added to Albuquerque’s drinking water. City officials argued supplemental fluoride is not necessary to meet current standards, but a local dentist said they should think twice.
WVU study shows fluoride in water supply does not reduce tooth decay
A new study conducted by researchers at West Virginia University shows that fluoride added to the U.S. public water supplies have not reduced tooth decay. The WVU Rural Health Research Center used federal statistics to conduct the study, according to a news release. The research concludes that children in urban areas who are more exposed […]
Albuquerque: Water Authority cuts fluoride from city water
Fluoride is no longer being added to Albuquerque’s drinking water. City officials argued supplemental fluoride is not necessary to meet current standards, but a local dentist said they should think twice. “It is virtually indisputable that fluoride reduces, drastically reduces, the incidents of tooth decay in the general population,” Dr. Paul Dunn said. In the […]
New Studies: Fluoridation fails to reduce cavities in New York City and nationally
New research shows that fluoride chemicals added to U.S. public water supplies are not reducing tooth decay as promoted and promised by government agencies, reports the New York State Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation, Inc. (NYSCOF). Using federal statistics, the West Virginia University Rural Health Research Center reports that urban U.S. children, with more exposure to […]
Elk Grove Water Service to begin fluoridation
Water being supplied by the Sacramento County Water Agency will be treated with fluoride beginning late summer or early fall. Mark Madison, general manager of the Elk Grove Water Service, announced this action to the agency’s board. The county supplies water to the Elk Grove Water Service in Area Two, which is located east of […]