Excerpts: The city of Aztec approved spending nearly $400,000 to update and automate its outdated water plant Tuesday evening. City commissioners approved funding for long overdue upgrades to one of the water plant’s four distinct water treatment “trains.” A train is a water treatment system, and all four are contained in a single building… Before […]
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Fluoride in the water supply is a debate that still has teeth
Opponents say it has possible severe side effects. Supporters say that view is based on “junk science.” Have you ever heard of a thing called fluoridation? Fluoridation of water? … Do you realize that fluoridation is the most monstrously conceived and dangerous communist plot we have ever had to face? — Gen. Jack D. Ripper […]
Washington Judges set to hear case on water fluoridation
This Monday three appeals court justices in Tacoma, Washington will hear cases for and against fluoridation of the public water supply. Those in opposition to water fluoridation point out that those in support claim fluoridated water is promoted as tooth decay prevention, thus fluoride should be recognized as a drug, (any substance used with intent […]
IA-IL Quad Cities: Fluoridation of water supply is topic of public forum
Dr. Paul Connett, a retired professor of chemistry and co-author of the book “The Case Against Fluoride,” will speak at free presentations Jan. 14-15 in the Quad-Cities. The Jan. 14 meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive. The Jan. 15 meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at […]
Ebb and flow of fluoride debate reaches Columbia
COLUMBIA — A dial spins slowly clockwise on a basement pump at Columbia’s water treatment plant in McBaine. Outside, in the cold late-autumn air, millions of gallons of water roar in massive, swimming-pool size softening tanks. A gurgle rises from three-feet deep channels built under zigzagging walkways, carrying water to filters. With each revolution of […]
Bethel: Dr. Fand leaves a notable political legacy
BETHEL — In the last 1970s, when Dr. Robert Fand grew concerned about the health implications of fluoride in the town’s public water system, he fought to have it removed, and won. When Fand believed it was immoral for the town’s police department to require quotas for traffic tickets, he fought against the practice and […]
Petition Seeks Fluoride Vote In Bradford
Bradford, Vt. — Two residents are spearheading a petition to reverse the Water and Sewer Commission’s decision to stop fluoridating the town’s water supply. Dr. Robert Munson, a dentist, and Larry Coffin, Historical Society president and retired town moderator, said they started the petition this week following a backlash to the commission’s decision to remove […]
Many Lehigh County Authority customers now getting water from Allentown
Authority’s customers started getting city’s water this week under deal struck in 2008. Many Lehigh County Authority customers began getting their water from a new source this week when water from Allentown began flowing to them, the authority announced Wednesday. The change occurred after the authority completed the second phase of a project that connected […]
Ormond Beach. What to Watch in 2013: Fluoride
It may be a new year, but some old business, such as the fluoridation of the city’s water supply, will remain on the Ormond Beach City Commission’s table in 2013. The issue, which was front and center in several commission meetings in the closing months of 2012, will resurface in 2013 during workshops and public […]
Scappoose: Fluoride question on March ballot
The decision about whether or not to keep fluoride in Scappoose’s drinking water is headed to voters and set for a March special election, but voters will also have a chance to file a petition for review of the ballot title. A city notice emailed to The Spotlight Dec. 26 outlines the purpose of the […]