Water systems told to pay their legal bills in fluoridation lawsuit

VALLEY SPRINGS — The Ozark Mountain Regional Public Water Authority wants all member water systems to pay their share of legal costs. At the water authority’s quarterly board meeting, held earlier this month at Valley Springs City Hall, board chairman Andy Anderson announced that several water systems have not contributed their share of money to […]

Leaders speak out over fluoride concerns in Battlefield

The water district in Battlefield, Missouri will soon stop adding fluoride to its water and some dentists think that’s a bad idea. Doctor Marlene Feisthamel, the only dentist in Battlefield, said multiple grant offers have been offered to the board to provide fluoride in the water. Even though the board said it wanted to save […]

Fluoride removal bothers water customer in SW Greene County

BATTLEFIELD, Mo. – Some people who live in and around Battlefield are concerned after Greene County Public Water Supply District Number 1 leaders revealed they plan to take fluoride out of its drinking water. They say it’s to save money but wouldn’t tell a reporter on Wednesday how much the savings would be. The district […]

Battlefield: Notice of fluoride removal

02-02-2017 NOTICE OF FLUORIDE REMOVAL This is a ninety ( 90) day notice to inform you that we decided to remove the Fluoride in your water.The last day Fluoride will be in the water will be May 31, 2017. If you have any questions, Please call 417-881-1762. Thank you PWSD #1 of Greene County Missouri […]

City of Carl Junction cuts fluoride from water supply

Carl Junction Public Works had been adding fluoride as a community effort to prevent tooth decay.  Council members voted last year to end the practice, citing studies questioning the benefits and in some case potential dangers. The plan was to use up the existing supply, which ran out recently. C.J. Voters had approved the program […]

Letter: Legislature’s advancements on oral health a plus

Our heartfelt thanks to the Missouri legislature for taking steps this session to improve state oral health and support the ability of adults to work, children to attend school and communities to be healthy. We especially thank Senators Romine, Schaaf, Schaefer and Wallingford and Representatives Allen, Barnes, Flanigan, Haefner and Lichtenegger and Gov. Nixon. Medicaid-eligible […]

HB 1717: Notification to state if a city considers ending fluoridation

… HB 1717 addresses water fluoridation, and would require mandatory notification to the public and relative state departments if a city is considering removing fluoride from the water supply. Bomkamp said fluoride has regularly received a bad rap perpetuating many myths, which are not only false but also cause dental problems. “Fluoride is very important,” said Bomkamp. […]

Kirksville to lower fluoride level in its drinking water

After more than 50 years of pushing community water fluoridation, the latest research from the government suggest that fluoride levels in the drinking water can be lowered due to increased amounts of fluoride in other products. The city of Kirksville is following suit with the latest recommendations from the government and will soon be making […]

Warsaw Rejects Fluoride Grant

In late session Monday eve, Warsaw’s Board of Alderpersons declined to accept a DNR grant which would have financed equipment allowing the City to continue fluoridating its water supply. Instead, the group decided to discontinue adding fluoride to its water, as soon as present limited supply of that compound is exhausted. The feeling among Board […]

Park Hills: Fluoridation survey can be completed Friday

Residents of Park Hills who have not yet had an opportunity to complete a survey concerning fluoride levels in the town’s drinking water can do so at the end of the week. Economic Developer Norm Lucas said those who would like to fill out a paper version of the questionnaire are invited to drop in […]