The most recent data on fluoridation statistics, online August 26, 2020. These statistics were prepared using water system data reported by states to the CDC Water Fluoridation Reporting System as of December 31, 2018, the U.S. Census Bureau state population estimates for July 2018external icon, and population estimates served by public water supply as of […]
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – On Sunday, the California legislature approved a measure to address the growing contamination crisis of toxic fluorinated chemicals known as PFAS. The bill would ban the chemicals in PFAS-based firefighting foams, like aqueous film-forming foam, or AFFF – one of the most significant sources of PFAS water contamination. The bill now goes […]
Abstract Background There is a lack of evidence on caries prevalence among 18?years old Israeli young adults with only a scarce evidence regarding this index age group. In the last few years dental care policy in Israel underwent substantial changes and a major reform in dental services was led by the Israeli Ministry of Health, […]
West Manchester Township Authority Incorporated June 27, 1950 SHILOH WATER SYSTEM 2115 Log Cabin Rd. York, PA 17408 July 7, 2020 Dear Shiloh Water Customer: The West Manchester Township Authority began researching the benefit of adding fluoride to the Shiloh Water System beginning in December of 2018, after receiving numerous requests by customers to discontinue […]
It is time for Spokane to fluoridate its community water. I support the City Council adjusting the level of fluoride in Spokane’s water supply to provide a good balance for health. As a thirdgeneration Spokanite currently raising the fourth generation, I was blessed with parents along with my childhood dentist, Dr. Mecham, who believed in […]
Madison Water Utility Board postpone a review of community water fluoridation Madison, Wis. — Community water fluoridation will continue in the capital city of Wisconsin, but there is a question fluoridation activists are asking: For how long? After listening to a crowd of 70 speakers at its Aug. 25 virtual meeting, the five-member Madison Water […]
Many medical professionals oppose water fluoridation for good reason. According to the FDA, “Fluoride, when used in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease in man or animal, is a drug.” Fluoride is intended to prevent cavities, and like any drug, it can have harmful side effects. The standard safety protocols for a […]
Note from the Fluoride Action Network, It’s unfortunate that the letter writer does not know about the Mother Offspring studies, the 66 IQ studies, and the hundreds of other published fluoride studies. The Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) as well as the public health departments of every state have been negligent in educating […]
Epcor’s E.L. Smith water treatment facility in the Cameron Heights area. Photo by Shaughn Butts /Postmedia, file Article content A fluoride interruption to about 280,000 homes in Edmonton and surrounding communities is being extended until late fall as a result of COVID-19. Upgrading the fluoride storage tanks at the E.L. Smith Water Treatment Plant began […]
Patna, Aug 28: All households in Bihar will have clean drinking water facilities by the end of this year, much ahead of the similar target set for the country by 2024, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said on Friday. Kumar said though the work under the scheme was hampered due to pandemic and floods in many […]
