DeFOREST — Last November, the public works staff in the village of DeForest noticed a problem. The pumps that delivered fluoride to the village’s drinking water supply were showing signs of wear. They asked village officials whether looking into replacing them was necessary, given the growing debate over the risks and benefits of water fluoridation. […]
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Fluoride in water discussion comes to South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A bill to repeal requirements regarding water fluoridation in South Dakota has been heard in the South Dakota legislature. The bill, Senate Bill 133, brought by Republican Sen. Carl Perry, does a handful of things. First, the bill looks to enshrine 4.0 mg/L as the maximum allowable level of fluoride […]
Fluoride discovery reveals risk to children’s brain health
In a revealing twist that challenges decades of public health practices, researchers have uncovered troubling evidence about fluoride’s impact on children’s cognitive development. The National Toxicology Program’s findings have sparked fresh debate about a substance that has been a cornerstone of American public health initiatives since the 1940s. A closer look at the water we […]
Fluoride in drinking water – what the public needs to know
After decades of debate, there no longer is any doubt that the widespread US practice of adding fluoride to drinking water is posing risks to our health. The evidence that makes this clear has accumulated over many years, with much of it laid out in court files after a group of non-profits and individuals sued […]
For fourth time, Somerset votes on fluoride in their drinking water. How safe is it?
Another citizens petition to remove fluoride from Somerset’s drinking water was before Special Town Meeting on Saturday. The measure was defeated, 192-154 votes. The same or similar petitions have been before voters three other times in less than two years, and all have failed. This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy. […]
My View: City of Ormond Beach removes fluoride from the water supply
In a bold and commendable move, the Ormond Beach City Commission has unanimously voted to discontinue the addition of fluoride to the city’s water supply. This decision reflects a growing awareness of the evolving science surrounding fluoride’s efficacy and its potential risks. By taking this step, Ormond Beach joins other Florida cities such as Melbourne, […]
Say goodbye to fluoride in water ? Drastic measure in this state
This measure is one of many hotly debated public health measures, and Utah is the latest state to take a stand against it. A bill moving through the Utah Legislature is?proposing to eliminate fluoride from all public water systems, drawing fierce resistance from dental professionals. Advocates say it comes down to personal choice and government […]
$300K grant to support SEAL! Michigan, community water fluoridation programs
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is celebrating National Children’s Dental Health Month by announcing a $300,000 grant from the Delta Dental Foundation (DDF) to support SEAL! Michigan and community water fluoridation programs. “The SEAL! Michigan program and community water fluoridation continue to improve oral health for all Michigan families,” said […]
2nd Bill Filed Requiring Fluoride Removal From Tennessee Water Supply
Republican Senator Rusty Crowe (Dist. 3- Johnson City) and conservative Representative Chris Todd (R-Dist. 73- Madison County) have joined forces to sponsor a bill which would not only increase water testing standards for fluoride, but require its complete removal from the public water supply. SB1141/HB0897 would firstly reduce the amount of allowable detectable fluoride in […]
City council vote pushes Hannibal toward ending nearly 70 years of water fluoridation
HANNIBAL, Mo. (KHQA) — A Northeast Missouri community could soon see fluoride removed from its water system. The Hannibal city council voted 4-to-1 to send a recommendation to the Hannibal Board of Public Works to remove fluoride from the city’s drinking water. The city has added fluoride to its water since 1955. The vote to […]