Harnett County has paused a discussion on whether to remove fluoride from its drinking water “indefinitely.” The Harnett County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted Tuesday to table a discussion on whether to remove fluoride form Harnett Regional Water. “There is still a lot of data out there that we haven’t looked at,” Vice Chair William […]
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Some AR communities without fluoridated water also experience dentist shortage
In the wooded highlands of northern Arkansas, where small towns have few dentists, water officials who serve more than 20,000 people have for more than a decade openly defied state law by refusing to add fluoride to the drinking water.For its refusal, the Ozark Mountain Regional Public Water Authority has received hundreds of state fines […]
Fluoride spike at Richmond water plant reignites calls for regional management
A spike in fluoride levels during a pump install at Richmond’s water treatment plant last week went unreported for days and has prompted neighboring counties to repeat calls for a cooperative approach to water service in the region. In statements released late Monday afternoon, Henrico and Hanover counties said they were “discouraged” and “disappointed” by […]
Florida is poised to become 2nd state to ban fluoride from public water systems
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida is poised to become the second state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, over the concerns of dentists and public health advocates who say the mineral is a safe, effective way to protect people of all ages from developing cavities. Florida lawmakers gave final approval to the bill Tuesday […]
The fight over fluoride in Madison’s water supply spills into city hall
Monday night’s Madison City Council meeting saw more than 20 residents speak up after it was disclosed last week that Madison Utilities would discontinue adding fluoride to the city’s water supply. A clear majority, nearly two-to-one, spoke against the utility’s move, citing overall public health. Others applauded the discontinued use of what they consider to […]
Harnett Co. commissioners delay final decision on fluoride in water
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners has tabled a final decision on whether to keep fluoride in the county’s drinking water. During a meeting Tuesday morning, the board decided to table the issue until more research can be gathered. Last week, the Harnett County Board of Health recommended keeping fluoride in the water. Members of […]
Tulsa officials stand firm on water fluoridation despite possible regulation changes
As the Trump administration considers changes to water fluoridation policies, Tulsa officials remain committed to maintaining fluoride in the city’s drinking water. U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has expressed intentions to reassess fluoride regulations nationwide, citing new research linking fluoride exposure to IQ loss. “I am working with Lee […]
Fluoride out of Madison’s water? Maybe not, councilor says
A Madison city councilor said Monday that the water utility’s decision to stop adding fluoride to drinking water might not be final. That’s despite the board of Madison Utilities voting unanimously in March to stop adding the chemical treatment to drinking water that goes to customers in the city, along with parts of Limestone and […]
Richmond says new pump installation led to increased fluoride levels in water
RICHMOND Va. — Additional fluoride was added to drinking water at Richmond’s water treatment plant. The city says this happened because of an issue during the installation of a new fluoride pump. “Prior to this event, the fluoride system was offline for repairs. During this period, drinking water produced by the Water Treatment Plant remained […]
If Louisiana removes fluoride from water, officials should tackle ‘Cancer Alley’ next
State lawmakers took a step last week toward removing fluoride from public water supplies in Louisiana, despite health care professionals attesting to its time-proven effectiveness in limiting dental disease. Proponents of Senate Bill 2 from Sen. “Big Mike” Fesi, R-Houma, leaned on data and research that blames fluoride for thyroid disorders and lowering the IQ […]