fluoride, drinking water

RFK Jr. calls for removal of fluoride from drinking water, sparking debate
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently pledged to take steps to remove fluoride from public water due to potential health risks, but others maintain the mineral should still be added to drinking water.
Balancing Fluoride and Public Health: The Safe Drinking Water Act has Fluoride in its Crosshairs
The relationship between fluoride in public water supplies and the regulatory framework of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) has gained
American Water Celebrates Safe Drinking Water Act’s 50th Anniversary
American Water will launch a nationwide celebration recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
Some people want fluoride removed from water systems. Here's what it does.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is expected to have a spot in the Trump administration, feels fluoride can lead to a slew of health problems.
RFK Jr. discourages fluoride in drinking water. Here's what research says about its safety.
Fluoride has been shown repeatedly to lower dental costs, tooth decay and the risk of serious dental complications. But research shows high levels of the chemical can harm a child’s IQ.
Monroe takes new step toward removing fluoride from water, mayor teases veto
The City of Monroe is taking its next step toward removing fluoride from its municipal water supply. The community’s Judiciary and Ordinance Committee met Monday evening
Water activists 'concerned' but will keep fighting 'forever chemicals' as Trump returns
New EPA data re-enforce the need for urgency among activists as almost 500 cities may soon need to act to comply with new ...
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Water customers will receive letters as city looks to replace service lines in the future
There are about five to 15 customers who replace service lines each year. Going forward, when the replacements are made, the city will also replace their lines from the curb stop valve to the water ...
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The makeup of 85% of water line materials in Bartlesville is unknown. Here's what we know
Bartlesville finds 85% of water lines unconfirmed for lead risk; city urges residents to help identify materials under EPA ...
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We can’t assume our water is safe to drink. But we can fix it.
This story appears in the March 2019 issue of National Geographic magazine. When my young daughter says she’s thirsty, I take for granted that the water from our kitchen tap is clean and safe.
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American Water Launches Nationwide Celebration of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Safe Drinking Water Act’s 50 th Anniversary
American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it will launch a nationwide c ...
Do you have lead pipes? What Dallas Water Utilities is doing to comply with the EPA
The Dallas Water Utilities Department sent thousands of letters in recent weeks identifying the possibility of lead pipes on ...
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Drinking Water Quality
The Safe Drinking Water Act is a federal law that sets quality standards for the systems that provide Americans with drinking water. The Environmental Protection Agency uses a weighted point ...
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Environmental Groups Across the U.S. Call on EPA to Intervene in National Drinking Water Nitrate Crisis
Groups Request EPA use Safe Drinking Water Emergency Powers to Protect MN, WI, IA, WA, and OR Communities from Further Harm ...
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‘Syracuse’s drinking water is safe’: City double downs on lead level safety in water following rally
“Syracuse’s drinking water is safe,” said Greg Loh, the city’s chief policy officer. “Our health commissioner has said in ...
Nation could part ways with fluoride in water under Trump administration
The Centers for Disease Control call the addition of fluoride in water one of the biggest medical advances in the 20th ...