Bruceton will no longer fluoride the town’s water. The second and final reading on an ordinance to discontinue fluoridation passed during the April 9 meeting of the Bruceton Mayor and Board of Aldermen. No one spoke during a public hearing prior to the vote. “It’s the town’s desire to cease adding fluoride to the water,” […]
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Bruceton Public Hearing To Eye Discontinuation of Fluoride In Water System
The Town of Bruceton will hold a public hearing to discuss the discontinuation of fluoride in the town’s water system. The hearing will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday April 9 at town hall. The public is welcome and encouraged to come and discuss this topic with the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. *Original article […]
‘There was never a threat to the community’ say officials after Y-12 chemical leak
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (WVLT) — All nuclear material is safe and site personnel are returning to normal operations after authorities with the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge said an incident occurred Thursday morning. According to initial reports, the incident occurred at 7:52 a.m. Thursday morning after sensors indicated a potential release of hydrogen […]
What is hydrogen fluoride?
Emergency personnel responded to the Y-12 National Security Complex after sensors indicated a potential release of hydrogen fluoride within a processing enclosure. OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — Emergency personnel responded to the Y-12 National Security Complex after sensors indicated a potential release of hydrogen fluoride within a processing enclosure Thursday morning. According to a tweet from […]
All nuclear material safe, no injuries after chemical leak at Y-12 National Security Complex
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — Update (10:30 a.m.): Hydrogen fluoride, a potentially deadly chemical, was accidentally released in a small enclosure at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge and required an emergency response Thursday morning. RELATED: What is hydrogen fluoride? Two sensors went off shortly before 8 a.m. indicating the chemical had been released […]
The Town of Bruceton on fluoridation
We have had questions regarding our Poll regarding ceasing to introduce Fluoride into the Water System, and would it reduce the cost of the Water Bill, no it will not. It may however prevent an increase. Fluoride itself is not costly however, the machinery for the introduction of the fluoride is. That machinery requires maintenance […]
Titan Takes Fluoride from Taps and Toothpaste to Batteries
In today’s technology landscape, companies are continually making improvements to electronic devices. Bigger screens, better cameras, and smarter systems are just some of the improvements these companies promise to consumers with each product upgrade. But one question remains: where are the long-lasting batteries? A collaboration of researchers recently made a discovery that might hold the answer […]
CDC Fluoridation Awards Presented to Multiple Tennessee Communities
NASHVILLE – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has presented Water Fluoridation Quality Awards to 70 community water systems across Tennessee. Fluoridation is the adjustment of fluoride in drinking water to a level that is effective for preventing tooth decay. The award recognizes those communities that achieved excellence in community water fluoridation by maintaining […]
TVA to roll out environmental plan for coal-burning residuals at Cumberland Fossil plant
Later this month, TVA is expected to announce a public input process that will include a public meeting in Cumberland City regarding its Environmental Investigation Plan being developed at the Cumberland Fossil Plant. The Environmental Investigation Plan (EIP) is being conducted under the direction of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, and it will […]
Two Groups Asking TVA To Rethink Using Aquifer Water For Gas Plant
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (localmemphis.com) – Groups concerned about the safety of Memphis’ drinking water are asking the Tennessee Valley Authority to rethink how it operates its new Allen Gas Plant. The Southern Environmental Law Center sent a letter to the Tennessee Valley Authority Wednesday on behalf of two Memphis-based groups; Protect Our Aquifer and the Sierra Club. […]