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Have you read the counter-arguments to fluoridation? And speaking of laziness, I would never sit myself in front of HBO. Anyhow, the problem is informational I

Have you read the counter-arguments to fluoridation? And speaking of laziness, I would never sit myself in front of HBO. Anyhow, the problem is informational I think right now. What's needed is accurate information on what's being added, where, and how much. Also, who's supplying it. I can read and believe as much as I want, from whatever source I want, but what's harder to dispute are real measurements. This sort of information should've been provided already, and the fact that in this day and age that this sort of information can't or won't be provided makes me wonder why not. In fact, in some respects I'd like to see these type of scientific measurements and ingredient lists provided BEFORE even ending fluoridation (which could serve to hide what has been added) and then people can be held accountable for what they have done in the name of science and health (or rather money and whatever other nefarious motive.) If fluoridation is so great, then let me see measurements on what exactly is being added to the water, and then I can work out the right dose to help me with any teeth problems I MIGHT have otherwise... how is that being lazy?

maxerickson 12y ago
If you are in the U.S., it is likely listed on the Consumer Confidence report that your municipal water supplier is required (by the EPA) to provide: http://water.epa.gov/drink/local/ http://water.epa.gov/drink/local/ It's not monthly, but they aren't changing it all the time either. Here's some examples of them: http://dpw.lacounty.gov/wwd/web/YourWater/AnnualWaterQualityReports.aspx http://dpw.lacounty.gov/wwd/web/YourWater/AnnualWaterQuality... http://sfwater.org/index.aspx?page=634 http://sfwater.org/index.aspx?page=634 http://www.nyc.gov/html/dep/html/drinking_water/wsstate.shtml http://www.nyc.gov/html/dep/html/drinking_water/wsstate.shtm...
- adrianwaj 12y ago
  Thanks. I looked at the Acton report: http://dpw.lacounty.gov/wwd/web/Documents/Water%20Quality%20Reports/acton2013.pdf http://dpw.lacounty.gov/wwd/web/Documents/Water%20Quality%20... and it stated specifically that chlorine was being added (not fluoride.) Also, fluoride as 0.19 (before or after fluoridation?.. it wasn't specifically stated that it was being added, only that it was to help with teeth strength as a table note. NY was 1 ppm) But what I think is needed is precise analysis of ALL constituents of the actual fluoride additive used at the treatment plant. Some of those constituents could corrode pipes too (let alone one's body,) leading to further contamination. The people supplying the fluoride can provide that type of information, and it can be linked from those water websites without much effort.
  - maxerickson 12y ago
    Those numbers are all for treated water as it is supplied to the customers. That's the whole point. So after any treatment. It's also not any great mystery how they are accomplishing it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_fluoridation#Implementation http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_fluoridation#Implementati... I'm sure if you had specific concerns about one of the additives that a couple of phone calls would be sufficient to identify the treatment used for your water.

maxerickson 12y ago

If you are in the U.S., it is likely listed on the Consumer Confidence report that your municipal water supplier is required (by the EPA) to provide: http://water.epa.gov/drink/local/ http://water.epa.gov/drink/local/ It's not monthly, but they aren't changing it all the time either. Here's some examples of them: http://dpw.lacounty.gov/wwd/web/YourWater/AnnualWaterQualityReports.aspx http://dpw.lacounty.gov/wwd/web/YourWater/AnnualWaterQuality... http://sfwater.org/index.aspx?page=634 http://sfwater.org/index.aspx?page=634 http://www.nyc.gov/html/dep/html/drinking_water/wsstate.shtml http://www.nyc.gov/html/dep/html/drinking_water/wsstate.shtm...

adrianwaj 12y ago
Thanks. I looked at the Acton report: http://dpw.lacounty.gov/wwd/web/Documents/Water%20Quality%20Reports/acton2013.pdf http://dpw.lacounty.gov/wwd/web/Documents/Water%20Quality%20... and it stated specifically that chlorine was being added (not fluoride.) Also, fluoride as 0.19 (before or after fluoridation?.. it wasn't specifically stated that it was being added, only that it was to help with teeth strength as a table note. NY was 1 ppm) But what I think is needed is precise analysis of ALL constituents of the actual fluoride additive used at the treatment plant. Some of those constituents could corrode pipes too (let alone one's body,) leading to further contamination. The people supplying the fluoride can provide that type of information, and it can be linked from those water websites without much effort.
- maxerickson 12y ago
  Those numbers are all for treated water as it is supplied to the customers. That's the whole point. So after any treatment. It's also not any great mystery how they are accomplishing it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_fluoridation#Implementation http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_fluoridation#Implementati... I'm sure if you had specific concerns about one of the additives that a couple of phone calls would be sufficient to identify the treatment used for your water.