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Ligonier: Water for the 1,500 customers who used wells and a reservoir will now be fluoridated
Beginning this week, Ligonier-area residents will get their tap water from the Greater Johnstown Water Authority instead of local wells and a reservoir. A $10 million joint project between the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County and the Johnstown authority will supply water to Ligonier Borough, Laughlintown, Laurel Mountain, and parts of Ligonier Township. Water for […]
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Easton: Water fluoridation was controversial in 1962
50 years ago today 1962: Water worries: An Express editorial, “To End Confusion, Doubt Over Fluoride Use,” reads in part, “Efforts to bring about fluoridation of Phillipsburg’s water supply thus far have foundered on the rock of resistance by groups who claim the use of this chemical is most everything from a Communist poison plot […]
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Reading Environmental Advisory Council has questions about fluoride risks
Reading Environmental Advisory Council is talking about an alternative-energy ordinance, adding commercial curbside recycling and the fluoride in the city’s water supply. The committee has formed a subcommittee to study the health aspects of the Reading Area Water Authority adding fluoride to water. Member Andrew Molteni said Tuesday that some studies have shown that fluoride […]
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DuBois: Residents question whether there should be fluoride in water
Residents in DuBois are raising questions as to whether or not fluoride should continue to be in the city’s water. DuBois city manager, Herm Suplizio said that fluoride has been in the water since 1964. Suplizio said recently, residents have been addressing city officials expressing concerns stating fluoride is not healthy to have in the […]
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Fluoridation of DuBois water left to voters
DuBois residents who ask city council to remove fluoride from their water would be referred to the elections office, Manager John “Herm” Suplizio said at yesterday’s work session. Minutes from a Nov. 9, 1964 meeting show council decided to present the question of fluoridation of its public water supply to voters on the Nov. 3, […]
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West Manheim Township’s decision to keep fluoride in drinking water highlights a lingering controversy
York, PA – A decision in West Manheim Township to continue to fluoridate water gives proponents of adding the chemical to municipal supplies a victory in York County. The township voted 4-1 Thursday night to require York Water Company to continue fluoridating its supply, reversing an earlier decision. West Manheim is the only municipality York […]
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Shippensburg Authority to leave fluoride in water for now
Shippensburg Borough Authority decided this week to not stop adding fluoride to the local water supply and to continue to do research on what concentration of the chemical should be used. The board first discussed the issue at a meeting earlier this month, when it was brought to their attention that the recommendation for fluoride […]
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Myerstown Water Authority first to stop fluoridation
Just over 67 years ago, Grand Rapids, Mich., became the first city in the world to adjust the fluoride in its water supply. Scientists had determined that fluoride could be used to reduce tooth decay, and many communities followed Grand Rapids’ lead, including the borough of Myerstown. Although he wasn’t sure of the exact date, […]
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Shippensburg: Fluoride in water may be nixed
Excerpt The Shippensburg Borough Authority will ask medical professionals in the water service area if they think the water plant should continue to fluoridate water or stop… Water Foreman Louis Larson… said fluoride stains equipment, pits floors, is dangerous when it leaks, damages glass in doors at well facilities and more. … Larson recommended discontinuing […]
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Myerstown ends fluoridation of its drinking water
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER ESTE Myerstown Water Authority will stop adding fluoride to your drinking water. We have received an amended operation permit from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, which allows us to stop adding hydrofluorosilicic acid (fluoride) to your drinking water. The PA Safe Drinking Water Act and Regulations require the […]
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