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Keizer to continue fluoridation work
After almost four hours of public testimony Monday night, Keizer City Council chose to continue with a city water fluoridation system improvement project. The council voted 5-2 against a moratorium on the purchase of more fluoridation equipment to maintain the Environmental Protection Agency-recommended fluoride levels — about 1 milligram per liter. The equipment will cost […]
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Crescent City. Measure A: Voters choosing to keep fluoride
Voters have decided to continue fluoridating Crescent City’s water supply. With most ballots counted, Measure A was losing with 485 “no” votes and 369 “yes” votes. The initiative was put on the ballot through a petition drive by local residents who claimed fluoridation adds unhealthy toxins to the water. Local dentists and others in favor […]
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Molong residents to be asked if they want their water fluoridated
Excerpts: … Molong residents will also be asked for their feedback on plans to add fluoride to the town’s water supply. A Cabonne Shire Council committee has resolved to investigate the cost of fluoridating the water and whether residents would support it. The matter has been raised by the Rural Dental Action Group, which says […]
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Study shows fluoride from tea & toothpaste weakens bones
Fluoride consumption from tea and toothpaste damaged a woman’s bones, report researchers in Osteoporosis International published online October 9, 2010 (1). Fluoride, added to water intending to reduce tooth decay, accumulates in and can weaken bones. To prevent bone damage or skeletal fluorosis, in 1986 EPA set 4mg/L as water fluoride’s maximum-contaminant-level. In 2006, the […]
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Keizer: Compromise sought on fluoridation issue
Keizer city council member Rich Walsh would rather not have fluoridated city water. At tonight’s City Council meeting, he aims to reach a compromise with pro-fluoridation advocates. But discussion has been tabled on whether to fluoridate city water, a divisive issue that last month resulted in one of the most crowded and controversial City Council […]
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Canada: 60-day comment period on PFOA, Its Salts and Its Precursors
Draft Screening Assessment Report (Public comment period October 30, 2010 to December 29, 2010) On October 30, 2010, the results of a draft screening assessment report on perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), its salts and its precursors were published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, for a 60-day public comment period. A summary of the draft screening […]
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Crescent City: Measure A foes spending more than supporters
Opponents of a ballot measure to stop the fluoridation of the Crescent City water supply have spent far more than supporters. City residents will vote on Measure A on Nov. 2. The city has been fluoridating its water for more than 40 years. Roughly 14,000-15,000 people inside and outside the city limits drink the water. […]
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Global Fluorochemicals Market to Exceed 2.6 Million Tons by 2015
Global Industry Analysts, Inc. announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Fluorochemicals markets. The global market for Fluorochemicals is forecast to exceed 2.6 million tons by the year 2015. Growing use of cooling equipment and refrigerators is likely to impact market growth. In addition, growing demand for fluorochemicals in developing world is expected […]
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Keizer: Councilor questions whether to keep buying fluoride equipment
A proposal before the Keizer City Council would halt purchase of fluoridation equipment for five of the city’s wells. Councilor Richard Walsh, who first questioned whether adding fluoride to the city’s water supply was a worthwhile endeavor, requested the moratorium, with Councilors Brandon Smith and Cathy Clark concurring. Passionate testimony at a Keizer City Council […]
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Author Brings the ‘Case Against Fluoride’ to Malibu’s Water Quality Activists
In October 2007, the West Basin Municipal Water District, which includes the City of Malibu, began fluoridating municipal water supplies, in compliance with a 1995 state regulation mandating fluoridation. The move initiated a flurry of opposition from community members, including a letter of protest from longtime resident and actress Suzanne Somers. Paul Connett, director of […]
United States, California