Families join fluoride lawsuit against city of Buffalo

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Eight families with a total of 26 plaintiffs have now joined a class action lawsuit against the city of Buffalo for removing fluoride from the water in 2015. One plaintiff, Rahwa Ghirmatzion, has a 10-year-old son who she says is dealing with oral health complications due to a lack of fluoride over the […]

Should Branson Have Fluoridated Water? Experts on Both Sides Speak

The Branson Board of Aldermen held a special meeting on Thursday to discuss fluoride in Branson water; several experts discussed the pros and cons of continuing to fluoridate water. Dr. Gabriel K. Harr is a dentist in Branson who has practiced for close to a year in Branson and practiced in Kansas for close to […]

Water fluoridation fires up opponents in New Plymouth

There were passionate scenes at the New Plymouth council chambers as councillors came under attack for allowing fluoride to be put back in the district’s water supply. Anti-fluoride placards were erected outside and several speakers railed against the government decision to fluoridate water supplies, while a lone supporter of the move struggled to get heard. […]

Work underway on Dubbo fluoride repair

The tender for the refurbishment of the fluoride dosing system at the John Gilbert Water Treatment Plant (JGWTP) in Dubbo has been awarded by Dubbo Regional Council (DRC). Following a comprehensive evaluation process, the council resolved to engage TWS Evolution at the tendered amount of $1,192,101. This decision has been finalised with all requisite documentation […]

US DOJ and EPA reach settlement with JR Simplot over Idaho phosphate plant

HOUSTON (ICIS)–The US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have announced a settlement with the JR Simplot Company involving their Don Plant phosphate manufacturing facility located near Pocatello, Idaho. The agencies said the settlement resolves allegations primarily under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) at the facility, including that […]

2020 Water Fluoridation Statistics by State for the U.S.

The most recent data on fluoridation statistics, online July 7, 2023. These statistics were prepared using water system data reported by states to the CDC Water Fluoridation Reporting System as of December 31, 2020, by the US Census Bureau state population estimates for April 2020, and by population estimates served by public water supply as […]

Spokane debates $11 million, 5-year water fluoridation project

Spokane is looking into fluoridating its water, and the expenditures may be more than the city can currently afford. Coming in at $11 million up front and between $1.8 and $2.3 million in recurring yearly operating costs, implementation would take five or more years. The Spokane City Council’s study session on Thursday touched on the issue. “The […]