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Should Branson Have Fluoridated Water? Experts on Both Sides Speak
The Branson Board of Aldermen held a special meeting on Thursday to discuss fluoride in Branson water; several experts discussed the pros and cons of continuing to fluoridate water. Dr. Gabriel K. Harr is a dentist in Branson who has practiced for close to a year in Branson and practiced in Kansas for close to […]
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Buffalo children needed ‘major dental surgery’ after drinking defluorinated water, lawsuit says
Children across Buffalo were hospitalized for “major dental surgery” after drinking the city’s tap water, which has not contained fluoride in eight years, according to a new lawsuit filed by a group of Buffalo parents. The son of Dana and Kenneth McWhite, who are plaintiffs in the lawsuit filed in State Supreme Court this week, […]
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Water fluoridation fires up opponents in New Plymouth
There were passionate scenes at the New Plymouth council chambers as councillors came under attack for allowing fluoride to be put back in the district’s water supply. Anti-fluoride placards were erected outside and several speakers railed against the government decision to fluoridate water supplies, while a lone supporter of the move struggled to get heard. […]
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Work underway on Dubbo fluoride repair
The tender for the refurbishment of the fluoride dosing system at the John Gilbert Water Treatment Plant (JGWTP) in Dubbo has been awarded by Dubbo Regional Council (DRC). Following a comprehensive evaluation process, the council resolved to engage TWS Evolution at the tendered amount of $1,192,101. This decision has been finalised with all requisite documentation […]
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US DOJ and EPA reach settlement with JR Simplot over Idaho phosphate plant
HOUSTON (ICIS)–The US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have announced a settlement with the JR Simplot Company involving their Don Plant phosphate manufacturing facility located near Pocatello, Idaho. The agencies said the settlement resolves allegations primarily under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) at the facility, including that […]
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Demands that fluoride be added to the water continue as a new lawsuit replaces an old one against the City of Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Most people assume there’s fluoride in their public drinking water, but not in Buffalo, not since 2015. In January, three plaintiffs sued the city for failing to add fluoride to the drinking water over the last eight years. “Our belief is that everyone who has lived in the City of Buffalo at […]
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Fluoride set to enter New Plymouth’s water supply after instruction from the Director-General of Health
New equipment enabling fluoride to be added to the New Plymouth water supply is being put through its paces, after the Director-General of Health instructed NPDC to add fluoride by the end of July this year. The Health (Fluoridation of Drinking Water) Amendment Bill passed in the Beehive in November 2021, removed the decision for […]
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Spokane debates $11 million, 5-year water fluoridation project
Spokane is looking into fluoridating its water, and the expenditures may be more than the city can currently afford. Coming in at $11 million up front and between $1.8 and $2.3 million in recurring yearly operating costs, implementation would take five or more years. The Spokane City Council’s study session on Thursday touched on the issue. “The […]
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Collingwood doc calls for fluoridated drinking water
‘Given we are currently updating our drinking water systems, perhaps this would be a good time to re-explore this option,’ says Dr. Wade Mitchell in letter to council. Collingwood physician Dr. Wade Mitchell has called on the town to reconsider its stance on water fluoridation. A letter from Mitchell that was part of the June 19 […]
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Public Health considers impact of putting fluoride in Manx water
Research will be carried out on the impact of water fluoridation on reducing tooth decay in children. Tynwald members supported the move by public health at the June sitting in a combined vote after the issue split the court the previous month. It was put forward in an amendment by Health Minister Lawrie Hooper as […]
Isle of Man