Two years after fluoride lawsuit, Watsonville water still fluoride free

WATSONVILLE – Two years after a California appellate court ordered Watsonville to fluoridate, negotiations for fluoridation terms continue, and so does the investigation of fluoride safety. But vindication for one side of the debate inches closer. Late last month, the state Carcinogen Identification Committee, which reviews chemicals to determine toxicity, placed fluoride in the top […]

Contamination controversy with Newdale’s water

Newdale is facing drinking water quality issues because of excessive arsenic and fluoride levels in the water supply, and that has become the focus of attention in the city. Although there is an offer of assistance with loan money from the state of Idaho, there are concerns among residents that because of the small size […]

Vinalhaven rejects fluoride

Vinalhaven voters on Tuesday filled two selectman positions, two school board posts and one post on the Vinalhaven Water District. All the positions are for three years. … In addition to those elected positions, voters decided on fluoridation and the SAD 8 budget. This was the second time in less than a year that VInalhaven […]

Prop 65: Human and Animal Cancer Evidence Prompts Review of Fluoride

SAN DIEGO – (Business Wire) On May 29, 2009, over protests by the lobbyists for the American Dental Association and the Personal Care Products Council who oppose further evaluation of fluoride as cancer-causing, the State’s Qualified Experts that comprise the Carcinogen Identification Committee, as advisors to California EPA’s Office of Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), never-the-less […]

Humboldt: City rescinds fluoride vote

A readily passed decision by Humboldt City Council members last month became a hot button issue at Monday night’s session. On May 11, the council unanimously voted to add fluoride to Humboldt’s municipal water supply at .7 to 1.1 parts per million, a level sufficient to combat tooth decay. That was still too much for […]

Town of Halfmoon will receive fluoridated water until the Fall of 2009

The following announcement was sent out sometime in May 2009 to the residents in the Town of Halfmoon: From Mindy A. Wormuth, Town Supervisor Town of Halfmoon 2 Halfmoon Town Plaza, Halfmoon, NY 12065 County of Saratoga mwormuth@townofhalfmoon.org Important Announcement Please be advised that the Town of Halfmoon is receiving water from the City of […]

Portland: 2 restaurant owners want fluoride out of water

Restaurant owners Igor Rakuz, left, who owns GRO Cafe, and Oliver Outerbridge, who owns Bonobo, today kicked off a petition campaign to force a referendum in the towns served by the Portland Water District that would ask voters if they want to remove fluoride from the water system. The grassroots group they’re heading is called […]

Stark County: Fluoride exceedances in residential wells

Excerpt: Also, Stark County Health Commissioner Bill Franks told the board that he didn’t believe that liquid waste from American Landfill was contaminating the local water supply. Last month, the district released a report from its consultant who had concluded that liquid waste had contaminated at least four residential wells. Franks said exceedances of fluoride, […]

Village of Floyd awaits stimulus funds for water plant

The Village of Floyd is waiting for promised federal stimulus money to find a contractor and start its water treatment plant. The plant is designed to remove fluoride and arsenic from the water. “We’re ready to go for bid as soon as the (stimulus) funds are secured,” said Village Clerk Toni Whitecotton. The village is […]

Newbury retains fluoride after vote

NEWBURY–While the budget articles passed without discussion, the question of fluoride in their water was a hot topic at the Newbury Village Annual Meeting. The two-hour gathering, attended by 42 residents was held May 26 at the Newbury Town Hall. Article 6, which asked residents to consider if they wanted to continue adding fluoride to […]