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City of Branson Asks for Public Input on Fluoridation
A recent discussion on the future of Fluoridation in the Branson Water System has led to officials asking for public input. The full release from the City of Branson is below: The City of Branson is seeking public input regarding retaining fluoridation to the City’s water system, opening a 90-day public comment period. This important […]
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Fluoridation stops at two water treatment plants
Fluoride treatment has stopped working at two of Wellington’s four water treatment plants. This morning, Wellington Water tweeted the news that The Gear Island fluoride dosing shut down at 1:00 am this morning due to a fault with the dosing system. Contractors will be working on restoring the system today. And yesterday, news that another […]
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Controversy Arises as Japan’s Gifu County Conceals High Levels of Organic Fluoride in Water Supply
Gifu Prefecture, Japan – In a shocking revelation, the government of Kakamigahara City in Gifu County, Japan, admitted on July 28th that a source of drinking water in the city had been found to contain excessive levels of organic fluoride three years ago. It far exceeded the standard by nearly 16 times, but the municipal […]
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Fluoridated water expected later this year
Putting fluoride in the drinking water in Madison County has been stalled due to mechanical problems and problems with a contractor having to wait on state approval for new plans at the Madison County Regional Water’s treatment plant near Beaver Lake. This item is available in full to subscribers. *Original full-text article online at: http://www.mcrecordonline.com/stories/fluoridated-water-expected-later-this-year,20547
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Council seeks feedback on adding fluoride to Marulan drinking water
Upgrades to the Marulan water treatment plant means fluoridation is an option for the town’s drinking supply. Goulburn Mulwaree Council said it was undertaking works to the treatment plant with the aim of improving the water quality for the community. However, council wants to hear from the community as part of its assessment into whether […]
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Dental Association anonymously welcomes fluoride in NP water
The Taranaki branch of the New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) has anonymously backed next week’s introduction of fluoride into New Plymouth’s water. The branch took the unusual step of issuing a media release without attributing any statements because of the “intimidating tactics” of anti-fluoride groups. Those alleged tactics had left staff at the branch “anxious […]
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Community Consultation – Fluoridation of the Marulan Water Supply
Goulburn Mulwaree Council are currently working to upgrade the Marulan water treatment plant to improve water quality for the community. As part of this upgrade, Council is assessing whether to add fluoridation to the upgraded water treatment plant. Council currently does not dose the Marulan water supply with fluoride however can decide to add this […]
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Branson aldermen examine water fluoridation
The Branson Board of Aldermen hosted a special meeting on Thursday, July 13, to examine the issue of fluoridation of the city’s water supply. The meeting was arranged to have three “experts” on each side of the debate make a presentation to the board. Some of the speakers addressed the aldermen through video sharing services […]
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Council plans to add fluoride to water across more areas of Nottinghamshire
To enhance the oral health of all residents the council is taking the lead in advocating for the expansion of water fluoridation to the whole of the county. Water fluoridation, a scientifically proven method of adding small amounts of fluoride to drinking water, is a key player in the fight against tooth decay. Already, 30% […]
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Parents urged to take precautions to prevent Fluorosis in children
Editor: We just received the 2022 annual drinking water quality report. Fluoride content of the Refugio municipal water supply was an alarming 1.51 ppm. This is a warning to ALL parents in the region with children under ten years of age. Having tested many water supplies over the last four decades, Fluoride is generally in […]
United States, Texas