More than 65 years after the United States began fluoridating its water, Santa Clara County is just now beginning a debate over whether to offer fluoridation for many of its 1.8 million residents who do not already have it. Todd Hansen, chief operating officer of the HealthTrust in Campbell, Calif. has been working to get […]
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Keizer: Setting lower fluoride levels will save city money
A recent federal government announcement about fluoridation has prompted immediate change in Keizer. And the decision could lead to a slim monetary benefit for Keizer residents in the future. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, along with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, discussed new standards and guidelines in water fluoridation this month. Keizer […]
Urbana to place $3.3 million sewer, water bond issue on ballot
The Urbana Board of Aldermen voted at its Jan. 12 meeting to place a $3.3 million bond issue for a new water and sewer system on the ballot for the April 5 election. Alderman Debra Glass made the motion, which was seconded by Sara Cooke. Earlier in the evening SSE engineers had presented a proposal […]
Portsmouth: Fluoride opponent pleads his case for referendum article
PORTSMOUTH — City resident Rick Horowitz is concerned about his drinking water. He is concerned for the well being of his 4-year-old daughter. Horowitz presented to city residents the discoveries he has made during his research of fluoride in drinking water on Tuesday night at Portsmouth Public Library. “There’s very strong evidence fluoridated water can […]
Potsdam Reducing Fluoride
POTSDAM – Village officials plan to reduce the dosage of fluoride in the municipality’s drinking water supply from 1 part per million to .8 ppm. The change comes following a recommendation from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, according to Potsdam Village Administrator David H. Fenton Jr. […]
Feud over fluoride: Los Altos’ exploration of water fluoridation sparks debate
A preliminary study by city officials on adding fluoride to Los Altos’ water supply has generated a flood of opposition from residents averse to adding another chemical to their drinking water – even if it has health benefits. Several studies show that fluoride – a naturally occurring element found in rocks, soil and fresh and […]
Fluoride releases from car evaporator cores in some Ford models
Excerpt … Johnson’s mechanic had discovered a technical service bulletin from Ford issued in 2009. TSB 09-21-6 said the flakes could come from part of the vehicles’ evaporator cores. The bulletin warned it may cause eye and respiratory tract irritation and could lead to harm to the respiratory system or bone damage as the result […]
Danger of bone cancer from fluoride in toothpaste, drinking water
CHICAGO, IL, January 24, 2011 –/WORLD-WIRE/– As reported in the January 13, 2011 New York Times, Senator James Inhofe (R-OK) warned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that the move to phase out a fluoride-based pesticide “could create unintended consequences for public health, food safety, and the economy.” Cancer Prevention Coalition Chairman Samuel S. Epstein, […]
Cities weigh risks, benefits of fluoride in drinking water
MANSFIELD — The federal government has recommended communities reduce the amount of fluoride in their water supplies, reigniting a decades-old debate in some communities whether the additive meant to prevent tooth decay should be used at all. New studies have found too much fluoride in drinking water causes spots and streaks on some children’s teeth. […]
Watsonville: God may know how much fluoride you’re getting, but our government sure doesn’t
How much fluoride have you had today? The answer is: you have absolutely no idea how much fluoride you swallowed today. The reason why you have no idea is because the fluoridation of our drinking water throughout our country has contaminated our entire food chain. If you buy a soft drink or any other beverage […]