A nearly-identical motion by Diane Colley-Urquhart was defeated 9-5 in 2016 Coun. Diane Colley-Urquhart is reviving a motion she brought forward more than two years ago in the hope that a new slate of councillors will see Calgary water fluoridation a little differently. Her notice of motion, which goes before council on Monday, is literally […]
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Councillor calls for open minds ahead of motion on review of fluoride research
Ward 13 councillor Diane Colley-Urquhart is asking her fellow council members to review the research before cementing their opinion on whether fluoride should be reintroduced into Calgary’s water supply. “These are well-respected, objective researchers that can look at all the evidence that’s out there and examine (it) and bring back their recommendations and their findings […]
Sandy City seeks volunteers to collect water samples from 1,000 homes
(KUTV) — Sandy City needs volunteers to help collect water samples in over 1,000 homes. Last week, high level of fluoride, lead and copper were found in the water. The City is looking for at least 25 teams to go out and collect samples from the homes. Volunteers will meet at the Sandy City Public […]
Valley students can receive sealants
HAZELTON — Beginning Wednesday, Valley Elementary School first- and second-graders and Valley Middle School seventh- and eighth-graders are scheduled to receive free dental sealants and fluoride varnish to help prevent cavities, as part of Delta Dental of Idaho’s Grins-on-the-Go program. Dental sealants fill the deep grooves of the back teeth where 90 percent of cavities […]
PG&E Phases Out SF6 Greenhouse Gas
California utility formulates a plan to eliminate the use of SF6 in all high-voltage gas-insulated equipment. Pacific Gas & Electric Co.’s Sustainability Leadership Council challenged its Substation Asset Strategy department to come up with a plan to phase out the use of sulfur hexafluoride in all high-voltage gas-insulated equipment. Like carbon dioxide, SF6 is a […]
Sandy public utility director placed on paid administrative leave during investigation of tainted water
SANDY, Utah — The director of Sandy City’s public utilities announced on Wednesday that he will step away during an investigation of an incident that left drinking water tainted for hundreds of homes. “I support bringing in an independent investigator to conduct a full analysis of the recent incidents. Due to the distraction of the […]
Letter to Sandy Residents from the Salt Lake County Health Department
February 20, 2019 Dear Resident: The Salt Lake County Health Department is following-up on your household’s possible exposure to high levels of fluoride, copper, and lead due to a malfunction in part of the Sandy City water system. Ingesting high levels of fluoride can cause stomach and intestinal discomfort, including nausea and vomiting, and may […]
An assessment of fluoride related posts on Instagram.
Abstract: Background: Social media is a driving force in the sharing of information. The purpose of this study is to describe fluoride related content on Instagram, a popular social media platform. Methods: Content categories were created and coded to better describe the nature of the posts.Data collection occurred in three sessions, two months apart. Only […]
4 cr [40 million] rural Indians drink metal-contaminated water
More than four crore people in rural India drink water contaminated by heavy metals, fluoride, arsenic, and nitrate. West Bengal is the worst-affected with 39 per cent of India’s affected population living in that State. About 1.57 crore rural residents of Bengal drink metal-contaminated water. Rajasthan has 65 lakh rural people putting their health at […]
Sandy public utilities director on paid administrative leave in wake of fluoride event
SANDY — Mayor Kurt Bradburn announced Wednesday his director of public utilities will be on paid leave while an independent investigation probes the inadvertent release of concentrated fluoride into a portion of the city’s drinking water system. Bradburn said the move regarding Tom Ward is best for the city as the “fact gathering process plays […]