Last month the Empire published a My Turn column on water fluoridation from ABC science columnist Lee Dye which accused “some Juneau residents who posture themselves as public health advocates” as distorting scientific research to “suit their own purposes.” Since it was my letter the writer was referring too, I feel I am entitled to […]
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Juneau. My turn: What I learned on the Fluoride Study Commission
As a member of the city Fluoride Study Commission, I would like to share some of the thoughts and conclusions that resulted from over two years of careful study of the water fluoridation issue. Our review convinced me that programs that provide topical application of fluoride to the teeth are more safe and effective in […]
County loses water ruling
Residents of a Cachagua mobile home park who unknowingly drank water tainted with dangerous levels of fluoride can sue the county for failing to inform them of the contamination, the 6th District Court of Appeal has ruled. In a published opinion that would set precedent on application of the state’s Safe Drinking Water Act, the […]
Too Much Fluoride Found in Elkhart Water
The city of Elkhart had to shut down one of its wells that provides water to half of the city after they discovered elevated levels of fluoride. The city is trying to find out how and why it happened. The discovery was made Thursday at the well field. Operators at the site regularly check the […]
Juneau: Sides wait for voters’ decision on fluoridation
Voters will be asked Oct. 2 whether they want fluoride returned to community water supplies in a ballot measure that appears to be the most debated issue in this year’s city election. Proponents of Proposition 2, which calls for adding fluoride to city water, say that safe levels of fluoride in water can help prevent […]
Water fluoridation deadline nears for Malibu
Some residents are in an uproar over the Metropolitan Water District’s decision to begin the process of adding fluoride to Malibu’s and Topanga’s water supply beginning Oct. 7, and some Malibu residents, questioned in a random sampling, had no idea that their water is about to be fluoridated. State law signed in 1995 by former […]
Marshall Municipal Utilities plans to consult voters about continued use of fluoride in tap water
Marshall Municipal Utilities plans to place an item on the April 2008 ballot involving the fluoride that was added to tap water 17 years ago. For MMU to add a question on the ballot, the Marshall City Council must file a request with the County Clerk. The Board of Public Works members want to know […]
Juneau. My Turn: This is fluoridation? This is madness.
Maybe you’ve read the Juneau Smiles folks’ information pamphlet on why Juneau needs fluoride in our drinking water. Hopefully the following information will assist in better understanding this issue. Juneau Smiles says: “Water fluoridation: simple adjustments to the fluoride that occurs naturally in water.” But the addition of sodium fluoride is adding a chemical that […]
25 years ago: excessive amounts of hydrofluoric acid in Orfordville tap water
Sept. 25, 1982 (Saturday) – Cool, windy weather has greeted the start of the annual Rock County Air Show at the county airport north of Beloit. Green water flows from the taps in Orfordville; the cause is excessive amounts of hydrofluoric acid; water hydrants were flushed to correct the problem and there were no reports […]
Juneau: Know the costs of fluoridation
A recent letter to the editor promoted the cost benefits of putting fluoride in our water supply. I would like to present a different view. According to the city, the annual direct costs for fluoridating – materials, staff time – is $95,000. So, over the next five years, that would be $475,000. If we put […]