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Balsam Lake ends fluoridation
Sewer Water Committee report was given by Josh Hallberg. The DNR recommends that the Village obtain electronic scales to measure and better monitor the dosage of the addition of fluoride in the public water system and also to build a separate room addition to each well station to store the fluoride. There are no requirements […]
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Fluoride doubts plague Holmen board members
An attempt by three Holmen Village Board members to coax discussion of another fluoride referendum was unsuccessful, but they did get the board to change the kind of fluoride to be used in the village’s public water. Board members Tony Horvath and Dawn Kulcinski requested the special board meeting Jan. 17 to discuss fluoridation issues. […]
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Holmen: Board votes to switch fluoride types
At a special board meeting Thursday to consider a possible April referendum on fluoridation, the Holmen Village Board did not vote on a referendum, signaling it might go ahead with resumption of fluoridation April 1. The board did vote, however, to change the type of fluoride it will use. Board members approved using sodium fluoride […]
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Holmen board OKs April 1 fluoride restart
Fluoridation is set to resume in Holmen on April 1, but the vote to restart it was just as close as the vote in 2011 to suspend. The motion passed 4-3 at the Holmen Village Board’s regular monthly meeting Jan. 10. The swing vote in favor of fluoridation came from board member Michael Dunham. While […]
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Holmen considers referendum on flouride
The Holmen Village Board will discuss a possible referendum on fluoridation at a special meeting called for 6 p.m. Thursday at Holmen Village Hall. Board members Tony Horvath and Dawn Kulcinski requested the special meeting in the wake of last week’s regular board meeting, at which the board approved resumption of the village’s fluoridation program […]
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Onalaska alderman wants to reconsider fluoride in city’s water
Onalaska has been adding fluoride to its water for decades, but there could be a movement bubbling to stop the practice. A couple of city residents have questioned whether the city should continue adding fluoride to its water supply to prevent tooth decay, said Onalaska Alderman Jack Pogreba, chairman of the city’s Board of Public […]
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Eau Claire: County/City says data shows benefits of water fluoridation
A new study from the Eau Claire City County Health Department said Eau Claire city children have healthier teeth than surrounding communities. The reason: fluoride in the water, making them up to 16 percent less likely to have cavities. The six-month study of more than 500 third graders showed more cavities and tooth decay in […]
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Healthy Sheboygan County 2020 column: Community water fluoridation benefits everyone
Fluoride in community drinking water provides protection against tooth decay, the most common chronic disease of children. For more than 60 years, water fluoridation has been proven safe and cost-effective. Research shows community fluoridation continues to reduce tooth decay by up to 40 percent, even in an era where other fluoride sources, like fluoride toothpastes, […]
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Milwaukee Adopts Advisory Regarding Fluoride and Young Infants
The City of Milwaukee Notice to Parents of Infants Six Months of Age or Younger According to the CDC, the proper amount of fluoride from infancy throughout life at all ages helps prevent and control tooth decay (cavities). Therefore, the Milwaukee Water Works, following public health recommendations, maintains a level of fluoride in our drinking […]
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Milwaukee may lower fluoride levels in city water
Department of Health and Human Services recommends less of additive The Milwaukee Water Works won’t eliminate fluoride from Milwaukee’s drinking water, but it appears the amount of the chemical going into the system will be reduced. A new proposal offered by Ald. Jim Bohl could be approved by the full council later this month, said […]
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