The Madison Water Utility will continue adding fluoride to the city’s drinking water — for now. The utility board voted unanimously Tuesday to postpone a review of the practice that was started in 1948 as a way to prevent tooth decay until the completion of a U.S. Health and Human Services review. The board will […]
Editor’s note: In the video above, current Mayor Nadine Woodward and former City Council President Ben Stuckart address adding fluoride to Spokane’s water during a 2019 debate. SPOKANE, Wash. – Fluoridation of Spokane’s water supply is a controversial topic that has drawn criticism and support from residents and local leaders alike. The national debate started […]
It’s the largest city in Washington that doesn’t add extra amounts of the cavity-preserving chemical. SPOKANE, Wash — In the 60s, the 80s, and most recently in 2000, Spokane voters have been asked whether they wanted to add fluoride to their drinking water. All three times they said no. But that hasn’t stopped a consensus […]
Spokane’s voters have rejected water fluoridation three times. City council should respect the enduring wisdom of our citizens – which has been based on sound science all along – to keep our water safe and clean. Fluoridation has always been controversial, but there’s agreement on several objectives: We all want fewer cavities, proven safety, and […]
Overview Oral health is essential to general health and well-being. Oral disease can cause pain and infections that may lead to problems with eating, speaking, and learning. It can also affect social interaction and employment potential.1 The three oral conditions that most affect overall health and quality of life are cavities, severe gum disease, and […]
Highlights Data from 38,105 wells used to characterize F occurrence in U.S. groundwater. 85–87% of F concentrations are below the 0.7 mg/L oral-health benchmark. Multiple factors control F concentrations in groundwater. Three case studies illustrate processes that produce elevated F concentrations. ~28,200,000 people potentially served by domestic wells with F < 0.7 mg/L. Abstract Data […]
Spokane Citizens strongly object to the addition of fluoride to their drinking water, in the belief that drinking and household water should be as pure as possible without additives or what can be considered a drug. You can find more information about this at this website: https://safewaterspokane.org/ And take action at this page! https://safewaterspokane.org/decision-makers The board of […]
The City of Spokane’s drinking water has fluoride levels of 0.1 milligrams per liter. SPOKANE, Wash — Spokane City Council is hosting a virtual community forum Thursday, Aug. 27 to discuss the possibility of adding fluoride to the city’s water. According to a press release from the city, the moderated session will be held from […]
The Spokane City Council has a wonderful opportunity to provide fluoridated water to our community by passing an emergency ordinance for water fluoridation. As a practicing dentist and mother, I have seen firsthand the benefits of fluoride on dental health. My patients who had access to fluoridated water as children have fewer dental problems and […]
Water fluoridation is an outdated idea born when major industries were looking for ways to dispose of large amounts of a toxic chemical that was contaminating ground and water supplies and poisoning animals. Legally pouring it into municipal water systems was a dream come true. There have been many studies of this issue. The upshot […]
