Two months after a split public hearing, the issue of whether to keep fluoride in Jonesborough’s water supply has been missing from the Board of Mayor and Aldermen’s agenda. Mayor Kelly Wolfe said residents shouldn’t expect a vote before the holidays — scheduling conflicts with aldermen’s vacations are keeping officials from focusing on the issue […]
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It’s in the water: the debate over fluoridation lives on
Many people take for granted the addition of fluoride into public drinking water systems that aims to prevent tooth decay. It’s a seven-decade old public health effort. But it’s not nearly as universally accepted as one might think. At least seven cities or towns across the country debated it just this summer. For example, Wellington, Fla., decided to add […]
Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Wells Water: Residents, officials weigh in on fluoride referendum
Voters within the Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Wells Water District will decide via referendum on Nov. 8 whether or not to keep fluoridating their drinking water. At a public forum at the Biddeford City Council meeting on Tuesday, representatives from the company, dental health professionals and members of the public aired their opinions about the referendum. […]
Port Angeles to post fluoridation decision on city website
PORT ANGELES — In a rare note of unity, the Port Angeles City Council was unanimous on an issue related to fluoridation. Council members voted 7-0 Tuesday to announce on the city website (www.cityofpa.us) and in city utility bills their 4-3 Aug. 2 decision to stop water fluoridation at least until after a November 2017 […]
Duxbury: Fluoride Petition Shot Down…
The town of Duxbury held its special town meeting Monday night and residents voted no to removing fluoride from the town water. Article 8 was a citizens’ petition to remove fluoride from the drinking water. Duxbury town manager Rene Read says the water in Duxbury will stay the same for now. “The fluoride question was an interesting question. […]
Torrance residents, politicians call for ban on hydrofluoric acid at refinery
South Bay area politicians and activists on Monday called for a ban on an acid used at the Torrance refinery, speaking just hours after residents were presented with an unplanned flareup at the facility. Hydrofluoric acid is used in the refining of petroleum to create gasoline, but it can pose a danger to the public […]
No Evidence for Fluoridated Water to Result in Less Cavities
Two-thirds of Americans drink tap water that has added fluoride. Unlike other chemicals added to water, which are intended to treat the water itself, fluoride is intended to treat the people who drink the water, whether they want the treatment or not. As the Fluoride Action Network (FAN) puts it, “Fluoridating water supplies can thus […]
Ridding Torrance refinery of toxic acid would be costly, study finds
Switching the Torrance refinery from using highly toxic hydrofluoric acid to a different commercial process would cost about $103 million, concludes a new study, although the figure is disputed as too low by owner PBF Energy. The 41-page study, commissioned by the South Coast Air Quality Management District, also noted that while such a conversion […]
San Diego Violates Fluoridation Law, Legal Action Taken
San Diego’s city council violated State and City laws by adding unnecessary fluoride chemicals into the water, according to a Writ of Mandamus filed by attorney Bernard King on August 9, 2016 which asks the court to require the City to obey fluoridation laws. San Diegans repeatedly voted against fluoridation. San Diego Law (Section 67.0101) prohibits fluoridation. However, a […]
San Diego Violates Fluoridation Law, Legal Action Taken
San Diego’s city council violated State and City laws by adding unnecessary fluoride chemicals into the water, according to a Writ of Mandamus filed by attorney Bernard King on August 9, 2016 which asks the court to require the City to obey fluoridation laws. San Diegans repeatedly voted against fluoridation. San Diego Law (Section 67.0101) prohibits fluoridation. However, a […]