More than half a century ago, adding fluoride to public water supplies was viewed by some on the political right as a communist plot against America. In more recent years, members of the environmental left have alleged that fluoridated water poses a potential health risk. Now, nearly 65 years after Grand Rapids, Mich., became the […]
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Burwell: Error causes Burwell recall attempt to start over
A Burwell man trying to recall three elected officials is starting the process again. There was an error in the number of signatures Donald M. Jones was told he needed to collect, said Linda Heermann, Garfield County election commissioner. Jones is trying to recall Burwell Mayor Charles Cone, Ward 1 Council Member Terry Cone and […]
Lynn Haven: Low Fluoride Levels
A letter was sent to officials in Lynn haven, informing them they don’t have the recommended standards of fluoride in their water. “They decided that dental was an issue in bay county and we developed the dental strategic planning committee and looking into the issue and fluoride is one of the problems,” said Bay County’s […]
Mouth Health: Fluoridated Water, Good or Bad?
Let’s talk about water fluoridation this week. And, being that I’m a dentist, you’ll probably be a little surprised by my stance on it. At least in terms of it being included in water. As you likely know, fluoride is a chemical that is commonly found in most toothpaste brands. People use fluoridated toothpaste as […]
Sandpoint City Council agenda for July 21: Repealing fluoridation ordinances
REPEALING FLUORIDATION ORDINANCES 269 AND 1034 Councilwoman Davis approved forwarding to City Council consideration of repealing Ordinances 269 and 1034, with Council members Logan and Reuter dissenting. 5:30 P.M. City Council Chambers – 1123 Lake Street
Lawndale: Half of city’s water is fluoridated; Council discussion on the other half
Mayor Pro Tem Pullen-Miles suggested that the issue of fluoridation could be controversial and that there should be a presentation about it, not just a consent calendar item on the agenda. Mayor Hofmann invited Shad Rezai, Golden State Water Company Southwest District Manager, to address the council regarding the proposal. Mr. Rezai explained that a […]
County asks Lynn Haven to consider fluoride
Bay County health officials have asked Lynn Haven city officials to consider adding fluoride to the city water system. Lynn Haven is the only municipality in Bay County that currently does not add fluoride or have enough natural fluoride concentration in its water for an optimal level to prevent cavities. Lynn Haven Mayor Walter Kelley […]
Mt. Pleasant. Editorial: City Commission made right decision on fluoride
Title: OUR VIEW: City Commission made right decision on fluoride Earlier this month the City of Mt. Pleasant reduced the amount of fluoride added to the municipal water supply, in keeping with a resolution passed during June by the City Commission. The move is controversial. Two of six city commissioners voted against the June fluoride […]
Kyle: Water Warning: High fluoride levels concerns parents
For six months after they moved to the Silverado neighborhood in Kyle, Cara Mosier’s two children, then one and two and a half years old, drank city tap water. That changed abruptly when the family received the city’s Annual Drinking Water Quality Report, which alerted them to the high levels of fluoride in Kyle’s drinking […]
Crowley City Council suspends fluoridation
The Crowley City Council met Tuesday night to consider a variety of motions including the suspension of the fluoridation of Crowley’s water until further research could be done and a motion to advertise for bids for a new roofs at the Central Fire Station and the North Crowley Fire Station. The meeting was missing four […]