In a bold and commendable move, the Ormond Beach City Commission has unanimously voted to discontinue the addition of fluoride to the city’s water supply. This decision reflects a growing awareness of the evolving science surrounding fluoride’s efficacy and its potential risks. By taking this step, Ormond Beach joins other Florida cities such as Melbourne, […]
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Almost Every Household In This Bihar Hamlet Has Fluorosis Patient
Gaya: “When I turned 36, I developed physical problems. First, pain in my back and legs. Then gradually my physical condition changed. All this is due to polluted water,” says Vinay Manjhi of Churaman Nagar village under Churi Panchayat in Bihar’s Gaya. Another villager, Kalia Devi, also has a painful tale to tell. “I have […]
Say goodbye to fluoride in water ? Drastic measure in this state
This measure is one of many hotly debated public health measures, and Utah is the latest state to take a stand against it. A bill moving through the Utah Legislature is?proposing to eliminate fluoride from all public water systems, drawing fierce resistance from dental professionals. Advocates say it comes down to personal choice and government […]
Rotorua fluoride mandate: Councillor seeks inquiry
A Rotorua councillor is trying his luck with the new health minister in a bid to halt directives to fluoridate water supplies. Minister of Health Simeon Brown has confirmed the Government’s stance remains the same, in that fluoridation is a “safe, effective and affordable measure for improving oral health”. Rotorua Lakes Council’s Infrastructure and Environment Committee meeting this […]
$300K grant to support SEAL! Michigan, community water fluoridation programs
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is celebrating National Children’s Dental Health Month by announcing a $300,000 grant from the Delta Dental Foundation (DDF) to support SEAL! Michigan and community water fluoridation programs. “The SEAL! Michigan program and community water fluoridation continue to improve oral health for all Michigan families,” said […]
2nd Bill Filed Requiring Fluoride Removal From Tennessee Water Supply
Republican Senator Rusty Crowe (Dist. 3- Johnson City) and conservative Representative Chris Todd (R-Dist. 73- Madison County) have joined forces to sponsor a bill which would not only increase water testing standards for fluoride, but require its complete removal from the public water supply. SB1141/HB0897 would firstly reduce the amount of allowable detectable fluoride in […]
City council vote pushes Hannibal toward ending nearly 70 years of water fluoridation
HANNIBAL, Mo. (KHQA) — A Northeast Missouri community could soon see fluoride removed from its water system. The Hannibal city council voted 4-to-1 to send a recommendation to the Hannibal Board of Public Works to remove fluoride from the city’s drinking water. The city has added fluoride to its water since 1955. The vote to […]
Fluoride in water discussion comes to South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A bill to repeal requirements regarding water fluoridation in South Dakota has been heard in the South Dakota legislature. The bill, Senate Bill 133, brought by Republican Sen. Carl Perry, does a handful of things. First, the bill looks to enshrine 4.0 mg/L as the maximum allowable level of fluoride […]
Whangarei risks health court order in defying water fluoridation directive
Whang?rei’s rebellion against fluoridation has been met by a warning from the country’s health lead, saying it has the means to fluoridate drinking water. Director-General of Health Dr Diana Sarfati wrote in a letter to Whang?rei Mayor Vince Cocurullo and Whang?rei District Council chief executive Simon Weston that contravening the direction to fluoridate was an […]
Wilton Simpson highlights Florida Farm Bill proposal to ban fluoride in public water supply
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson highlighted the Florida Farm Bill Friday, which includes a proposal to ban the addition of non-water quality additives, such as fluoride, to the public water supply. “If COVID-19 taught us anything, it is that government has the ability to force health decisions without our consent based […]