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Nicaragua. Sulfate, chloride and fluoride retention in Andosols exposed to volcanic acid emissions
Abstract: The continuous emissions of SO(2), HCl and HF by Masaya volcano, Nicaragua, represent a substantial source of atmospheric S-, Cl- and F-containing acid inputs for local ecosystems. We report on the effects of such acid depositions on the sulfate, chloride and fluoride contents in soils (0-40 cm) from two distinct transects located downwind from […]
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Cochran Encourages Audience On Coronet
PLANT CITY – The century- old Coronet Industries plant is drawing more celebrity attention than this rural area of northeast Hillsborough County could have imagined. But it isn’t the kind of publicity the chamber of commerce relishes in the winter strawberry capital of the world. A month after California- based law firm Masry and Vititoe […]
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Water plant remains closed after fluoride malfunction
MARLBOROUGH — Despite plans to re-open yesterday, a local water treatment plant will remain closed until authorities determine what caused a valve to malfunction, dumping dangerous amounts of fluoride into some of the city’s drinking water. No injuries or illnesses were reported following Friday’s mishap. The Department of Environmental Protection shut down the Millham Water […]
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Minnesota Fluoridation Rule
Minnesota Administrative Rules PDF Chapter 4720 Table of Parts Full Chapter Text Version List Part 4720.0030 Version List 4720.0030 FLUORIDATION. Subpart 1. Application. This part shall be applicable to all municipal water supplies, as required by Minnesota Statutes, section 144.145. Subp. 2. Fluoride content. The fluoride content of the water shall be controlled to maintain […]
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Legal fight on fluoride
OPPONENTS of plans to put health chiefs in charge of adding fluoride to public water supplies are preparing for a legal challenge after admitting that they will lose a Commons vote next week. MPs are to be allowed a free vote on legislation to make it easier to fluoridate water supplies by transferring the decision […]
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Why Palo Alto Should Stop Fluoridation
As the daughter of a dentist, I grew up with confidence in fluoride. After bouts with cancer and osteoporosis, however, I learned to scrutinize health claims more closely. When I discovered that our water fluoridation product is not natural calcium fluoride, but rather synthetic, non-toxicologically tested, non-FDA approved, non-pharmaceutical grade sodium fluorosilicate, which carries a […]
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Marlboro water flooded with fluoride
A malfunctioning valve at a local water station caused nearly six times the normal amount of fluoride to flow into drinking water in parts of the city yesterday, state and local officials said. Residents and businesses along Millham Street, Boundary Street and lower sections of Robin Hill Road and the surrounding area were instructed to […]
United States, Massachusetts -
Fluoridation Accident in Marlboro
MARLBORO — An accidental release of concentrated fluoride into Marlboro’s water system prompted a warning from the state Department of Environmental Protection. All Marlboro water consumers are urged to flush out their pipes for at least 10 minutes before using any water. Environmental officials also advise against using any ice or foods that were prepared […]
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Good medicine?
Few people enjoy taking medicine. Even fewer would like to take it if they don’t need to. Government is pressing for fluoride to be added to water supplies But under the Water Bill which is currently going through Parliament the government is pressing for fluoride to be added to our water supply. The water companies […]
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Refineries contend hydrofluoric acid is under control
A representative of the Utah Petroleum Association says refineries in Davis County are well prepared to contain any spills of hydrofluoric acid. “Even before 9-11 the American Petroleum Institute established procedures for refineries to follow to minimize any dangers from plants which use hydrofluoric acid in their processing,” said Lee Peacock, spokesman for the Utah […]
Oil Refineries