MONROE — Whether the city continues to add fluoride to its water supply to support dental health remains an open question, even after a standing-room only meeting on the topic before the Monroe Common Council last Monday, Oct. 21. The topic was added to the council agenda due to widespread interest, Mayor Donna Douglas said. […]
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Beaconsfield passes motion asking Montreal to reinstate fluoridation
An angry and defeatest Georges Bourelle said Friday he doesn’t hold out much hope the city will reverse its decision to end fluoridation at the Pointe-Claire and Dorval water-treatment plants. Bourelle, the mayor of Beaconsfield, said Montreal’s decision to cut the program that has been in place for decades amounts to an insult to the […]
Bernco questions fluoride in drinking water
In light of recent study, water board wants to hear more about the safety of fluoride —Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ Regulators of the local water system want to hear from experts and members of the public before deciding what to do about fluoride in the Albuquerque area’s drinking water. Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility […]
New fluoride research spurs local reaction
PESHTIGO – Peshtigo native Brenda Staudenmaier’s September email to the City of Peshtigo about the growing body of research showing fluoride is more toxic than most people realize is prompting the city’s Water Committee to take a closer look at the research. The city’s water utility adds a small amount of fluoride and has for […]
Is it okay if my kid eats toothpaste? All about baby teeth
Teeth are so easy to take for granted. And they’re the only part of your body that doesn’t fix itself! That’s why dental care is so important — we only get two sets, and it’s our job to make sure they last a lifetime. And that work starts when you’re a kid. So how do […]
Lynden City Council again considers removal of fluoride in water
LYNDEN — The Lynden City Council is now moving closer to removing fluoride from the public water system. On Oct. 21, council voted 6-to-0 to approve the creation of a new ordinance to remove all fluoride from Lynden’s water. Council Member Mark Wohlrab was not present. The ordinance also came attached with a directive to […]
Hillsboro Fluoridation Put On Ballot With City Council Approval Waiving Initiative Process – What Do You Think?
In June of 2024, the Hillsboro Herald discovered that the City Manager and Staff were asking the City Council to approve a vote to refer the possible Fluoridation of Hillsboro’s water to the Voters. Because of that article, a group of Doctors came to the June 18th, 2024 Council meeting and vehemently protested adding fluoride […]
Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons
SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued calendar year 2025 allowances for the production and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons in accordance with the Agency’s regulations. This issuance of allowances is undertaken pursuant to the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act, which directs the Environmental Protection Agency by October 1 of each calendar year to determine the […]
Council to reopen community debate about Cooktown water fluoridation
A group opposed to the “dosing” of Cooktown’s water supply with fluoride has welcomed a decision by the council to reopen community debate about whether the practice should continue. During Cook Shire Council’s ordinary meeting on 15 October, Councillor Melinda Parker moved a notice of motion calling for the organisation to reconsider whether fluoride should […]
Republican lawmaker will renew efforts to make water fluoridation optional in Kentucky
A Republican lawmaker will once again push to end Kentucky’s requirement for certain utilities to add or adjust fluoride levels in drinking water. Rep. Mark Hart, R-Falmouth, filed House Bill 141 in 2024, but it died without clearing either chamber. Speaking before the Interim Joint Committee on State Government Tuesday, Hart said he wants to […]