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C8 panel: Illness link findings didn’t rely on ex-WVU researcher
A panel of scientists that linked exposure to the DuPont Co. chemical C8 to human illnesses said Thursday those findings did not rely on the work of a former West Virginia University researcher whose qualifications have been questioned by a national news report. Members of the three-person C8 Science Panel said in a statement that […]
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Fluoride will remain in Keyser drinking water
After the public voiced support of leaving fluoride in the drinking water, the Keyser Council decided Wednesday to let it remain in the water. “We have got emails from locals and as far away as California and the response that we have got has overwhelmingly been in opposition to any change in the fluoride program. […]
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Berkeley County: Resident wants water district practices changed
MARTINSBURG – After his youngest child was prescribed fluoride, Berkeley County resident Anthony Faiano sought to expand his awareness of the chemical compound. … Faiano, however, believes that fluoridation poses serious health risks and long-term consequences to residents. Since fluoride can be prescribed, Faiano considers it a drug, and feels residents are being medicated without […]
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Clarksburg: Anti-fluoride forces turn out at Water Board meeting
Opponents of adding fluoride to the water supply continued to argue their case Tuesday before the Clarksburg Water Board. Shannon Jackson, with Clean Water Clarksburg, presented the Water Board with rival petitions for and against the fluoridation of the city’s potable water. Some 56 people signed the petition against fluoridation, while 16 others signed the […]
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Clarksburg. Water Board: Fluoridation will continue for now
The Clarksburg Water Board will not be taking fluoride out of the water supply any time soon. The Water Board took no action Tuesday after hearing from health professionals arguing that fluoride reduces tooth decay and is safe in low concentrations and from opponents who question both assertions. Board President Al Cox, who leans towards […]
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Clarksburg Water Board tables fluoride decision
After much debate among themselves and with others in attendance, members of the Clarksburg Water Board voted Thursday to table whether to continue adding fluoride to the drinking water. Tabling the matter was the only thing that Water Board members could agree on, with Paul Howe and Charlie Thayer saying they still leaned toward removing […]
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Clarksburg editorial: Give voters last word on fluoridation
There is a move afoot across the nation to stop fluoridation of public water systems, and Clarksburg is the latest municipality to ponder the issue. Two members of the Clarksburg Water Board — Charles Thayer and Paul Howe — are leaning toward voting to end fluoridation of the city’s water. Despite the endorsement of the Centers for Disease Control, the World Health Organization and the American […]
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Clarksburg: Water Board may halt fluoridation
Two of three members lean toward turning off fluoride tap The Clarksburg Water Board soon could be dispensing unfluoridated water to residents of Clarksburg and surrounding communities. Two of the Water Board’s three members say they would favor discontinuing the practice of adding fluoride to the Clarksburg water system. “I think there are more negatives […]
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Huntington: Deadly Hydrogen Fluoride sent to waste treatment plant EPA records show
Hydrogen fluoride is one of the many waste chemicals sent to the Huntington Wastewater Treatment Plant by Special Metals/Huntington Alloys, according to an EPA Waste Management file. The plant began receiving HF as early as 1987 and it has continued at least through 2010, the records show. What is HF? It’s so dangerous that contact […]
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Clarksburg: Health experts tout benefits of fluoride in public water system
At a recent Clarksburg Water Board meeting, the topic of removing fluoridation from public water was discussed. But some officials insist fluoridation in public water systems is a great benefit for young children and older adults. Local dentist Thomas Condron said fluoridation is definitely necessary, because when fluoridation came along with fluoride in toothpaste it […]
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