A new poll finds that New jersey residents are divided over the benefits of fluoridated water. Fairleigh Dickinson political science professor Dan Cassino says half of New Jersey’s residents believe fluoride in drinking water is a good thing while 34 percent are not convinced. Cassino says Just 15 percent of Garden State residents receive fluoridated […]
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Study: Fluoride-free toothpaste won’t prevent cavities
Dental health experts worry that more people are using toothpaste that skips the most important ingredient — fluoride — and leaves them at a greater risk of cavities. Most toothpastes already contain fluoride. While health authorities recognize fluoride as a cavity blocker, the internet is dotted with claims, often from “natural” toothpaste marketers and alternative […]
Fluorinated electrolytes provide better performance when lithium ion batteries are pushed to the limit.
Lithium ion batteries are here to stay. Yet there are aspects of these electrochemical storage devices that can be improved. One such area is the electrolyte. Neville Pavri, research chemist at Halocarbon Products Corp., will give a talk at The Battery Show in Novi, MI on September 12 titled, “Fluorinated Materials to Help Improve Performance […]
Bromethalin. Ask the Vet: How can I keep my pets safe from new chemicals in rat poison?
Molecular formula for Bromethalin (for more information): Q: I heard that there is a newer rat poison on the market that is very lethal to dogs and cats. My sister’s friend had a dog that ate some on their farm and died. Have you heard about this product, and how can I keep my dogs […]
Potsdam gets engineering report on fluoride
POTSDAM — A new engineering report, from Environmental Design and Research, finds that a new method of implementing fluoride into the village’s water, though more costly, will yield savings in repairs. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends having 0.7 milligrams per liter of fluoride in water, which reduces demineralization of tooth enamel and […]
Potsdam village board will vote on fluoridation before end of September
POTSDAM – The village board will vote on whether or not to continue fluoridating municipal water either at its August or September meeting. Village Administrator Greg Thompson said that after a meeting with officials from Walden, New York, which voted to drop its fluoridation program, and with a statement to the Board of Trustees from […]
History of fluoridation in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County
Public health is an important function of North Carolina and Mecklenburg County governments. Last year was the hundredth anniversary of the appointment of the first full-time public health officer in Mecklenburg County. The recent Hepatitis A scare (“Some think County should Rethink Worker Vaccinations” June 29) justifies reflecting on this rich history. The positive lesson […]
Worn valve, iron sulfide possible cause of Husky explosion
A worn-out valve may have allowed air to contact various chemicals within equipment at the Husky Energy refinery in Superior, potentially triggering the April 26 explosion, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board reported Thursday. The explosion occurred within the fluid catalytic cracking unit, which was previously reported. The “factual investigative update” released by […]
Waterbury: Village water system gets grant to monitor fluoride
The Waterbury village water department has received an $8,249 grant from the National Association of County & City Health Officials to replace a fluoride analyzer at the treatment plant. The equipment monitors fluoridation level in real time and reports that number to the controls system. That will be a a significant upgrade to Waterbury’s fluoridation […]
Waterbury Village water system gets grant to monitor fluoride
The Waterbury village water department has received an $8,249 grant from the National Association of County & City Health Officials to replace a fluoride analyzer at the treatment plant. The equipment monitors fluoridation level in real time and reports that number to the controls system. That will be a a significant upgrade to Waterbury’s fluoridation […]