Hillsborough commission votes to keep fluoride in drinking water
The latest fight to remove fluoride from drinking water arrived in one of Florida’s biggest counties on Wednesday but was pushed back in a close vote. Keeping fluoride out of drinking water has quickly become a priority once again for Republicans across the state and nation.
Literally Everything You Need to Know About Fluoride in Our Drinking Water
Known for his anti-vaccine and anti-ultra-processed food views, RFK Jr. also stated that, under the Trump White House, he would work to remove fluoride from public water."On January 20, the Trump White House will advise all US water systems to remove fluoride from public water,
Most Massachusetts residents have fluoride in drinking water. Is it really good for us?
Whether to add fluoride to tap water is a local decision left to municipalities. About 62% of Massachusetts residents live in a town with fluoridated drinking water. Many who don't have fluoridated water have well water instead.
Lee County removes fluoride from public drinking water
Lee County commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday 4 to become the 40th Florida county to stop adding fluoride to drinking water. Spearheaded by Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass, the move flies against the advice of the American Dental Association and the American Medical Assocation.
Fluoride in drinking water: Hillsborough County next on list to debate taking it out
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that dissolves in water. But, is any amount in our water actually safe? Hillsborough County is now talking about it.
Cities Weigh Removing Fluoride From Drinking Water Amid RFK Jr. Hearing
The initial White House order on Monday to freeze federal grants sparked confusion throughout Washington and nationwide.
Hillsborough opts against removing fluoride from drinking water
Hillsborough commissioners shot down a motion to remove fluoride from the county's drinking water. Why it matters: Conservatives have fashioned fluoride into an issue of medical freedom, leading communities across Florida and the nation to halt the practice of adding the mineral to drinking water.
Clearwater council member wants to ban fluoride in city drinking water
Clearwater is now on the growing list of Florida municipalities that are discussing a ban on fluoride in drinking water. City Council member Ryan Cotton introduced the topic Monday during a workshop — making Clearwater yet another local government joining the national conversation on fluoride that Robert F.
Hillsborough County declines to remove fluoride from drinking water supply
The recent string of Florida cities and counties removing fluoride from their drinking water got interrupted Wednesday when a proposal to do the same in Hillsborough County died. County commissioners deadlocked in a 3-3 tie (the seventh member of the board,
Village of DeForest board votes to remove fluoride from drinking water
After weeks of hearing from residents on both sides of the issue, the DeForest Village Board has decided to move forward with discontinuing fluoride in residents’ drinking water.
Gov. Tony Evers launches effort to address PFAS in drinking water with stop in Wausau
Tony Evers' budget proposal will also include millions of dollars to address contamination and supply bottled water.
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Gov. Evers Announces New Plans to Combat PFAS, Protect Kids and Families from Harmful Contaminants, and Expand Access to Clean, Safe Drinking Water
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Weight loss may be helped by drinking sparkling water, study suggests
Study researcher Dr. Akira Takahashi, head of medicine at Tesseikai Neurosurgical Hospital in Osaka, Japan, conducted the ...
Carlisle testing for PFAs in drinking water
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