Sun Prairie Utilities notified about 9,000 customers earlier this month that an equipment malfunction caused fluoride levels in some city water to exceed state and federal safe drinking water standards but resulted in no immediate danger to public health. The Feb. 23 pump valve failure was discovered during a daily inspection Feb. 24 and resulted […]
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Long Awaited Trial Date Set for EPA Fluoride Lawsuit
In a court hearing on Tuesday, the second trial date was set for Jan. 29, 2024, in the ongoing lawsuit (pdf) brought against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by the Fluoride Action Network (FAN) “to prohibit the addition of fluoridation chemicals to drinking water supplies.” The lawsuit that began six years ago has seen many delays and recently revealed (pdf) […]
Second Phase Of Fluoride Lawsuit Set To Begin In January 2024
The U.S. government and plaintiffs have agreed to begin a second phase of the long-delayed fluoride lawsuit in January 2024. On Tuesday Judge Edward Chen, the Fluoride Action Network (FAN), and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency set a date of January 29, 2024 for the second phase of the ongoing fluoride lawsuit. The second phase […]
Future of aquatic center uncertain due to staff shortage
Council decided to stop adding fluoride to the Williamsburg drinking water after much discussion over several council meetings. Deciding factors included difficulty in regulating the fluoride, corrosion to equipment at the new water treatment plant and that fluoride is already available in toothpaste and mouthwash. Council members Jeff Steinkamp, Jake Tornholm, Dale Walter, Anne Zalenski […]
The National Toxicology Program’s fluoride report raises concerns about fluoride’s neurotoxic effects on the brain & IQ
Safety advocates are calling for officials to take immediate action to protect public health and issue a ban on public water fluoridation. This report underscores the urgent need to immediately ban water fluoridation to protect the health and well-being of all Americans.” — Dr. Teresa Scott, President of The IABDM SPRING, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, April […]
Trial on Fluoride Drinking Water Science to Start in January
Science about fluoride’s toxicity to be debated in court Case weaves together health, chemical policy debates A trial in a case aimed at declaring fluoride so risky that its use in drinking water to fight cavities would have to be banned is set to begin Jan. 29, a federal judge said Tuesday. Judge Edward M. […]
Roughly 8,000 Sun Prairie residents informed of fluoride water quality violation
Roughly 8,000 near west side Sun Prairie residents are reacting to a letter sent last week by Sun Prairie Utilities describing a Department of Natural Resources violation for fluoride in their drinking water. The letter, entitled “Important information about your drinking water,” described a Tier 2 violation in which Sun Prairie Utilities exceeded the fluoride […]
City Of Petal Receives Lists of Possible Fluoride Vendors; Officials To Look At Cost, Availability
Now that the Petal Board of Aldermen has been supplied with a list of potential fluoride vendors, city officials are going through the process of contacting those companies for pricing and availability to determine the feasibility of continuing to add that product to the city’s water supply. That list, which includes nine vendors, was shared […]
Federal Water Tap, April 10: EPA’s Proposed Strengthening of Air Pollution Standards Comes with Water Benefit
An EPA proposal to cut mercury emissions from coal-fired power plants would decrease water pollution and accumulation of pollutants in fish. President Biden vetoes a Clean Water Act rollback. An EPA survey of drinking water utilities estimates the number of lead service lines. The EPA allocates FY2023 drinking water funds under the federal infrastructure bill. The western snowpack breaks records. The Interior Department signs […]
Spokane expects findings of fluoridation study in June
After years of debate, a report is expected in June that will summarize the feasibility and costs of adding fluoride to the city of Spokane’s water supply. Supporters of fluoridation say the study will help inform voters, city residents and local leaders before they decide whether to commit to the costly infrastructure investment. Opponents worry […]