KALAMA — Mayor Pete Poulsen recommended the city let voters decide on his proposal to remove fluoride from the town’s drinking water. “I’m hoping that the council will agree to move in this direction,” he told the Kalama City Council Wednesday night. “We’ll take it to the polls, and it will decide its own fate.” […]
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House OKs notification for ending fluoridation
JEFFERSON CITY — Public water systems could be required to notify Missouri customers before eliminating fluoride from drinking water. The Missouri House gave first-round approval Tuesday to the legislation. It would require notification at least 90 days before a vote to permanently cease fluoridation. Water systems would need to inform customers, the Department of Natural […]
Kalama considering keeping fluoride out of water supply
Kalama City Council member Mary Putka grew up in Portland, where battles over water fluoridation raged for decades. Now, that same debate has bubbled up in her new city. It’s like a “bad dream,” she said. “It just came out of the blue.” Putka, who acknowledges that she typically is a quiet voice on the […]
Meadville group to inform public on pro-fluoride stance
MEADVILLE — In your local travels today and Sunday, don’t be surprised to see individuals wearing aquatic-colored T-shirts visiting areas that receive Meadville Area Water Authority water. Under the “Meadville Smiles” banner, approximately 50 volunteers will make the rounds clad in bright blue shirts and armed with informational literature in an effort to communicate about […]
Albuquerque: Benefits, drawbacks of adding fluoride to water debated
Is fluoridated water a health hazard or a health benefit? The question was debated Wednesday before the local water utility, which is considering adding it to Albuquerque’s drinking water. “Fluoride is a deadly poison,” Dr. David Kennedy, a San Diego dentist, told about 60 people at a hearing before the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility […]
Water flows to Holland
It was no April Fool’s joke for the village of Holland. After years of using a well that had levels of fluoride deemed too high for human consumption, the village finally was put on city water on April 1 after a $12.7-million project to extend service to the outlying community. “I think this was a […]
Albuquerque: Public can comment on fluoride proposal
Supporters and opponents of drinking water fluoridation will have an opportunity to sound off at a public meeting scheduled at 5:30 p.m. today at the African American Performing Arts Center at Expo New Mexico. The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority board is expected to vote April 23 on a measure that would require the […]
Marathon County. Test well water for safety: Public Health Week column
Although many people mistakenly believe that private wells don’t contain fluoride many Marathon County wells do contain significant amounts. Fluoride at optimal levels (0.7 to 1.2 ppm) can reduce the incidence of dental decay by up to 40%. It’s important that you know the background level of fluoride in your water so your dentist or […]
Freeport: Public concern regarding water fluoridation addressed Monday April 14th 6 pm
Mayor Gitz has agreed to offer Dr. Murphy ( Expert on water fluoridation) 40 minutes to speak at the next Whole Council meeting. The head of the Depts will be there from the Water and Sewer Comm Board as well. Mayor Gitz is familiar with the public concern in regard to water fluoridation and has […]
Maury. Board: Return fluoride to water
The Maury County Board of Health asked county officials Monday night to support the restoration of fluoride to local water systems. The health board — chaired by County Mayor Jim Bailey with board members appointed by the county commission — had unanimously approved a resolution on March 27 requesting that Columbia Power and Water Systems […]