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Another North Salt Lake refinery fined by the EPA
NORTH SALT LAKE — Another Utah refinery has agreed to pay a penalty to the Environmental Protection Agency and to upgrade emissions controls for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act. Big West Oil LLC will pay a $175,000 fine and spend approximately $1.8 million on emissions controls at its North Salt Lake refinery. The […]
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Davis: County fluoride regulations now in line with state law
CLEARFIELD – The Davis County Health Department on Tuesday adopted changes to its ordinance regarding fluoride, changes that mirror state law. House Bill 72, adopted by the 2013 Utah Legislature, asks suppliers to provide documentation of the products used to fluoridate county water systems, “to ensure they’re coming from a proper source,” said Davis County […]
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The Utah SAFE DRINKING WATER DISCLOSURE ACT goes into effect today
Statute (Effective until July 1, 2013) Abstract: This part of the Utah Safe Drinking Water Act provides that public water supplies may not have fluorine added to or removed from the water supply without the approval of a majority of voters in an election in the area affected. An election shall be held: (1) upon […]
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Utah halts Fluoridation?
With the “Safe Drinking Water Disclosure Act” – H.B. 72 – the state of Utah is holding the companies that “fluoridate” Utah’s drinking waters accountable for pouring huge amounts of other toxic chemicals in the water along with the fluoridation chemicals. Utah Governor Gary Herbert signed a bill last week that requires chemical companies to […]
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Utah: Senate approves water-content bill
SALT LAKE CITY — Davis County-driven legislation forcing suppliers to provide documentation of the products used to fluoridate county water systems is headed to the governor’s desk. The Senate voted 23-2 on Thursday to approve HB 72, sponsored by Rep. Roger Barrus, R-Centerville. Dubbed the Safe Water Disclosure Act, the legislation was run at the […]
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Utah: Bill dealing with fluoridation causing some waves
Rep. Roger Barrus, R-Centerville, wants to ensure that Utah communities with fluoridated water know precisely what’s in the water. Barrus, sponsor of HB72, believes if a fluoridation system is in place, it should have appropriate safety measures and full disclosure of water quality throughout the process, until it reaches the consumers’ tap. Many fluoridation products […]
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A Davis County-driven water bill stalls in Legislature because of logjam
SALT LAKE CITY — A Davis County-driven bill to force suppliers to verify the quality of products used to fluoridate county water systems has run into a logjam in the Legislature. A Senate committee chose not to vote on HB 72, sponsored by Rep. Roger Barrus, R-Centerville, effectively stalling a bill that would have imposed […]
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North Salt Lake water plant: worker treated after fluoride reaction creates toxic fumes
NORTH SALT LAKE — One city employee has been taken to a local hospital after a chemical reaction to fluoride that was being delivered to the North Salt Lake water plant, said South Davis Metro Fire Agency Chief Jim Rampton. Emergency crews have closed down 1100 North from Main Street to the freeway entrance until […]
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Citizen activists need GRAMA to fight the good fight
Lorna Rosenstein is a GRAMA [Government Records Access and Management Act] warrior… Rosenstein heads the volunteer group Utah Water Watch. While government officials dispute many of her claims and conclusions about water fluoridation, no one can doubt her dogged determination to investigate the issue… Read full article Print PDF
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Davis health director: Fluoride a non-issue
FARMINGTON — Davis County Health Director Lewis R. Garrett assured the Davis County Commission on Tuesday that fluoride suppliers are giving water operators information about the ingredients of the fluoride mix being added to the county’s drinking-water system, and that federal and state drinking-water regulations are being met. Based on that, Garrett recommended the commission […]
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