Water fluoridation is an institution in America. The American Dental Association (ADA) and World Health Organization (WHO) say it is a safe and cost-effective way to prevent cavities. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) hails it as one of the ten great public health achievements of the 20th Century. On the other side, […]
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Sacramento: Budget may force Sac to remove fluoride from water
City leaders are considering a new proposal that would cut costs by halting the fluoridation of city water, an idea that has drawn sharply divided responses from local residents and dentists. A consultant’s report concluded that adding fluoride to the local water supply costs the city about $1 million each year. With a $43 million […]
Schuylkill Haven questions proposed fluoride referendum
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN – The borough solicitor on Wednesday questioned the basis of a request to poll water authority customers on the borough’s decision to stop adding fluoride to its drinking water. “It does not appear as if there’s any legal authority to request the county to include it on a referendum,” borough solicitor Mark Semanchik […]
Walden reconsiders decision on fluoride
Local dentists gathered at a board meeting last Tuesday to discuss the board’s recent decision to stop fluoridating the village’s drinking water supply, a practice that has been in place in since 1953. And, they weren’t happy. Walden dentist Tim Hale summed up the feelings of about a half dozen dentists who were in attendance. […]
Sacramento: Health professionals urge city to keep fluoride in water
Fluoride in Sacramento’s water was a hot topic during a Sacramento City Council budget discussion Tuesday night. Several members of the public, including dentists, a school nurse and local public health officer urged the City Council to keep fluoride in the city’s drinking water supply. Management Partners, a consulting group hired by the city, suggests […]
Great Salt Bay Sanitary District: Twin village residents question fluoride use in water
A trio of local residents appeared before the Great Salt Bay Sanitary District Board of Trustees May 12 to express concerns over the Sanitary District’s practice of adding fluoride to the public water system that serves 1650 customers in Newcastle, Damariscotta and Damariscotta Mills. Amy Lalime of Damariscotta said she believed the added fluoride provides […]
Westcreek Lakes Water District issued Enforcement Order to reduce high levels of fluoride in water
May 18, 2010 LETTER FROM: Russell Zigler, Legal Assistant Enforcement Unit Compliance Assurance Section Water Quality Control Division Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment State of Colorado TO: Brent Robinson, Owner Westcreek Lakes Water District 1421 Windflower Circle Woodland Park, Colorado 80863 RE: Service of Drinking Water Enforcement Order, Number: DC-100518-2 Excerpts: Westcreek Lakes […]
Smithfield: State okays reverse osmosis water treatment facility
SMITHFIELD. After more than two years in limbo, the town has finally gotten the state’s nod to build a $5 million water treatment plant to remove excess fluoride from its water. Last week, the Virginia Department of Environment Quality notified the town it would renew its current groundwater permit that allows the town to withdraw […]
Water Fluoridation and Its Enemies
Dr. Whelan took to the airwaves last night to discuss fluoride on the international Manchester Radio Online. “Manchester Radio Online is aired all over the world,” says Dr. Whelan, “so the show has a lot of exposure. I offered a sound defense of water fluoridation to prevent tooth decay, and also to reduce the risk […]
Walden: Dentists urge Walden board to keep fluoridating water
WALDEN — Village officials are taking a second look at a decision to eliminate fluoride from Walden’s drinking water after an outcry from local dentists. Last month, the village board voted to stop flouridating the water upon a request from water department employees. Mayor Brian Maher said the staff had concerns about the safety of […]