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Fluoride removal bothers water customer in SW Greene County
BATTLEFIELD, Mo. – Some people who live in and around Battlefield are concerned after Greene County Public Water Supply District Number 1 leaders revealed they plan to take fluoride out of its drinking water. They say it’s to save money but wouldn’t tell a reporter on Wednesday how much the savings would be. The district […]
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Battlefield: Notice of fluoride removal
02-02-2017 NOTICE OF FLUORIDE REMOVAL This is a ninety ( 90) day notice to inform you that we decided to remove the Fluoride in your water.The last day Fluoride will be in the water will be May 31, 2017. If you have any questions, Please call 417-881-1762. Thank you PWSD #1 of Greene County Missouri […]
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City of Carl Junction cuts fluoride from water supply
Carl Junction Public Works had been adding fluoride as a community effort to prevent tooth decay. Council members voted last year to end the practice, citing studies questioning the benefits and in some case potential dangers. The plan was to use up the existing supply, which ran out recently. C.J. Voters had approved the program […]
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Letter: Legislature’s advancements on oral health a plus
Our heartfelt thanks to the Missouri legislature for taking steps this session to improve state oral health and support the ability of adults to work, children to attend school and communities to be healthy. We especially thank Senators Romine, Schaaf, Schaefer and Wallingford and Representatives Allen, Barnes, Flanigan, Haefner and Lichtenegger and Gov. Nixon. Medicaid-eligible […]
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HB 1717: Notification to state if a city considers ending fluoridation
… HB 1717 addresses water fluoridation, and would require mandatory notification to the public and relative state departments if a city is considering removing fluoride from the water supply. Bomkamp said fluoride has regularly received a bad rap perpetuating many myths, which are not only false but also cause dental problems. “Fluoride is very important,” said Bomkamp. […]
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Kirksville to lower fluoride level in its drinking water
After more than 50 years of pushing community water fluoridation, the latest research from the government suggest that fluoride levels in the drinking water can be lowered due to increased amounts of fluoride in other products. The city of Kirksville is following suit with the latest recommendations from the government and will soon be making […]
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Warsaw Rejects Fluoride Grant
In late session Monday eve, Warsaw’s Board of Alderpersons declined to accept a DNR grant which would have financed equipment allowing the City to continue fluoridating its water supply. Instead, the group decided to discontinue adding fluoride to its water, as soon as present limited supply of that compound is exhausted. The feeling among Board […]
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Park Hills: Fluoridation survey can be completed Friday
Residents of Park Hills who have not yet had an opportunity to complete a survey concerning fluoride levels in the town’s drinking water can do so at the end of the week. Economic Developer Norm Lucas said those who would like to fill out a paper version of the questionnaire are invited to drop in […]
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Park Hills water fluoridation survey
The city water department invites all water customers to participate in a quick survey to inform the decision to preserve, lower or eliminate fluoride added to city water. Clicking on this link [also, see below] will allow you to express your preferences for fluoride in the city water system. Your privacy is important. This electronic […]
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Park Hills: Decision on fluoridating drinking water supply still up in the air
No area residents came out Tuesday evening to share their thoughts on the City of Park Hills’ practice of injecting fluoride into the town’s drinking water system. A public hearing was held on the topic prior to the start of the evening’s regular city council meeting. No one came forward to speak on the issue. […]
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