WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Fluoride will no longer be added to drinking water treated at the Richardson Nano Groundwater Treatment Plant in New Hanover County until an investigation into why levels of the chemical spiked on Wednesday is complete. According to CFPUA officials, a “do not drink” alert was issued after crews discovered fluoride levels at […]
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DoD: At least 126 bases report water contaminants linked to cancer, birth defects
The water at or around at least 126 military installations contains potentially harmful levels of perfluorinated compounds, which have been linked to cancers and developmental delays for fetuses and infants, the Pentagon has found. In a March report provided to the House Armed Services Committee, the Pentagon for the first time publicly listed the full […]
New Hanover County. Update: State says fluoride double federal limit in water. CFPUA can’t explain why
Though the “do not drink” advisory has been lifted, CFPUA is unable to answer questions about why or how an “abundance of fluoride” was detected in the public water supply in New Hanover County north of Wilmington. Areas colored teal were included in CFPUA’s initial advisory notice. (Port City Daily photo /COURTESY CFPUA) NEW HANOVER […]
‘Do not drink the water’ alert issued for New Hanover County by CFPUA
NEW HANOVER COUNTY — Residents in northern New Hanover County may be at risk of fluoride poisoning and are being told not to drink or cook with tap water by the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority. According to robocalls made to residents in the northern part of the county, water from the CFPUA’s Richardson Nano […]
New Hanover County: CFPUA lifts ‘do not drink’ alert, issues boil advisory for some customers
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Officials with the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority have lifted a do not drink alert for customers who get their water from the Richardson Nano Groundwater Treatment Plant in northern New Hanover County. The utility has now issued a boil advisory for some of the affected customers. All of North Chase, Murrayville, […]
Champions of fluoridation recognized
Louisville, Ky. — An internationally recognized expert on fluorides, oral biology, cariology and periodontology and a longtime member of the ADA National Fluoridation Advisory Committee was recognized in April for his achievements at the 2018 National Oral Health Conference. The ADA; the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors; and the Centers for Disease Control […]
San Diego: City Ordinance Banning Fluoridation of Water Supply Preempted by Statute
State law precludes the City of San Diego from abiding by its ordinance barring the addition of fluoride to the public water supply, Div. One of the Fourth District Court of Appeal held yesterday, declining to repudiate a decision to that effect by another district. David Kennedy—a dentist who, departing from the view held by […]
Report: Texas refinery explosion & fire released 970 pounds of Hydrogen Fluoride
TEXAS CITY, Texas (KTRK) — A report found that a recent explosion and fire at a refinery along Texas’ Gulf Coast released four types of unauthorized contaminants into the air. The Daily News reports that Valero Energy estimates its Texas City refinery emitted more than 5,000 pounds (2,270 kilograms) of alkylates, 13,700 pounds (6,200 kilograms) […]
NE Bradford School District ends fluoridation at elementary school
This was the message: Fluoridation discontinued Fluoridation of the water at the elementary school has been discontinued, as of April 12, 2018. Northeast Bradford School District Home of the Panthers 526 Panther Lane, Rome, PA 18837 Phone 570.744.2521 | Email info@nebpanthers.com *Online at http://www.nebpanthers.com/2018/04/20/fluoridation-discontinued/ – also saved at http://fluoridealert.org/wp-content/uploads/pa.ne-bradford.elem_.fluoridation-ended.pdf See also: • March 9, 2018, […]
What Causes White Spots On A Toddler’s Teeth? The Good News Is, They’re Harmless
Note from FAN: We do not agree that dental fluorosis in toddler’s teeth is an issue for no concern. On the contrary, parents should be concerned that their child was overexposed to fluoride at such a young age and to take appropriate steps to stop further exposure. An advertisement prominently placed within this article is […]