For more than 70 years, water fluoridation remained unquestioned and was deemed safe and effective. However, our understanding of science evolves with time. With many new and old studies coming to light about the risks, we now must question the risk/benefit ratio of water fluoridation. With pure motivation of increasing public understanding within our Lynden […]
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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 […]
Fluoride system at Longview water treatment plant to be temporarily offline
The Longview Mint Farm Regional Water Treatment Plant fluoride system will be offline for scheduled maintenance. The work will take place Monday through June 12 and take two weeks to complete. Easily access the latest Lower Columbia news in an app that lets you select the topics that matter most to you. During this time […]
Spokane fluoride water system cost study is complete | Here are the next steps going forward
The city of Spokane is one major step closer to deciding if it will implement a fluoridation system. SPOKANE, Wash. — The study of what it would cost to fluoridate Spokane’s water system is now complete. The findings were released Monday, meaning the city is one major step closer to deciding if it will implement […]
Is it time to add fluoride to Spokane’s drinking water?
SPOKANE, Wash. — The City of Spokane would pay nearly $11 million in capital costs and millions more to maintain a system that would add fluoride to the city’s drinking water. A fluoridation implementation study commissioned by the city was just released and will now be used for elected officials to consider when deciding whether […]
People’s Pharmacy: Does fluoride in water affect thyroid function?
Q. I have Hashimoto’s autoimmune hypothyroid disease. I did not feel well taking just Synthroid. When I started taking Unithroid along with a small dose of Cytomel, that worked much better for me. Most doctors only test the TSH level and then treat that number. Testing free T4 and free T3 is a much better […]
Does fluoride in water affect thyroid function?
Q: I have Hashimoto’s autoimmune hypothyroid disease. I did not feel well taking just Synthroid. When I started taking Unithroid along with a small dose of Cytomel, that worked much better for me. Most doctors only test the TSH level and then treat that number. Testing free T4 and free T3 is a much better indicator […]
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 […]
Fluoride Presentation sparks in-depth conversation in Montesano
As discussions of what is best for public health have heated up dramatically across the country over the last few years, the city of Montesano decided to jump into the arena, hosting a presentation on water fluoridation. The Tuesday, Jan. 24 city council meeting saw a packed house of listeners as Natalie Perry, a Montesano […]
Spokane to move ahead with fluoride study
The Spokane City Council approved a contract Monday to study the logistics and price of adding fluoride to Spokane’s water supply. The study will assess the immediate and long-term costs of implementing a fluoridation system across the city’s seven wells. Its results will inform future debate over whether the city should add fluoride to its […]