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West Branch: City votes to increase level of fluoride in water
The West Branch City Council voted 6-1 at its June 1 meeting to bring the city’s water fluoridation levels up to 0.7 parts per million to meet the state and federal recommendations. Councilman Dave Lucas cast the lone no vote. State and federal recommendations call for total fluoride levels to be at 0.7 parts per […]
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First mayoral candidate in Grand Rapids files papers, wants fluoride out of water
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A retired engineer who wants to take fluoride out of the city’s water is the first official candidate for mayor. John George this week submitted papers to get on the August primary ballot. Three other people have filed campaign finance forms, indicating they intend to become candidates. George, 63, says he […]
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Concerned Citizens Group hold water rally outside Flint Water Plant
The Concerned Citizens Group held a peaceful water rally outside the Flint Water Plant. They’re calling on the city to stop using fluoride in the water. They say it’s an necessary chemical. That idea would have to go before city council. If it makes it past council, it would go on the ballot and voters […]
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West Branch: City to consider adding additional fluoride to water
WEST BRANCH — The West Branch City Council will consider in the future whether to add additional fluoride to the city’s water supply in order to bring it up to recommended levels. Representatives from the dental field were in attendance at the city’s Feb. 16 meeting to ask that the level of the fluoride be […]
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Fluoride toxicity in plants irrigated with city water
Sensitive plants irrigated with city water can develop fluoride toxicity that results in tip burn. Many municipalities inject fluoride into the water to prevent tooth decay of its residents. However, plants that are irrigated with city water containing fluoride can develop fluoride toxicity (Photo 1). In addition to city water, other sources of fluoride include […]
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Erin Brockovich expert issues Flint water advice, including Detroit water cost analysis
FLINT, MI — The city needs to study further the cost of reconnecting to the Detroit water system versus continuing to use the Flint River, an investigator who works with activist Erin Brockovich says. Bob Bowcock, who toured the Flint water plant and joined in a City Hall water protest last week, made the recommendation and 15 others […]
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Anti-fluoride activists set sights on Traverse City
Traverse City could be the next Michigan town to put the issue of water fluoridation on the ballot. Fluoridation opponents are vowing to take their fight to Traverse City even after an unsuccessful effort in Boyne City. Voters in Boyne City elected to put fluoride back into their water supply last week. Ben Hansen said his […]
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Children’s Dental Health Project success in Michigan & Kansas fluoridation referendum
The Children’s Dental Health Project (CDHP) advised dental professionals and other health advocates in Michigan to make sure the public could separate fact from fiction. In both Michigan communities where fluoridation was on the ballot, it prevailed by a resounding margin. Yet CDHP’s role was relatively small. The most significant work was performed by local […]
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Boyne City votes to resume fluoridation
The Boyne City Fluoride Initiative was approved by voters 868 to 396. This vote came after three Boyne City Commissioners decided earlier this year to stop the decades-old practice of fluoridating the city’s municipal water supply. “This was a challenging but worthwhile journey” said fluoridation advocate Carl VanDomelen of the group Citizens United for Dental […]
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Bronson keeps fluoride in water supply
Bronson residents have voted to keep fluoride in the water supply with 63% voting yes and 37% voting no. Fluoride is widely considered a positive health measure to prevent tooth decay. Grand Rapids was the first city in the nation to add fluoride to its water in January 1945. Print PDF
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