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UK Against Fluoridation

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Canada - Region eyes flouride removal

Region eyes flouride removal
News
Nov 15, 2008
When there’s doubt, take it out.
That was the message councillors delivered loud and clear Thursday night after taking the first step to remove fluoride from drinking water in all Halton municipalities.
Members of the Region’s health and social services committee supported a motion by Halton Hills councillor Clark Somerville to stop fluoridating water in Halton once current supplies of fluoride are used up and current contracts expire.
“When you’re in doubt, don’t do it,” said Milton councillor Colin Best at the meeting.
The recommendation was made against the advice of health department staff and Halton’s medical officer of health, Dr. Bob Nosal, who said fluoridating drinking water is a safe, efficient and cost-effective way to prevent tooth decay.
Currently, the older section of Milton is the only portion of Halton that doesn’t have fluoridated water. Halton Hills’ well-based water system is fluoridated, as are the lake-based water systems supplying Burlington, Oakville and the newer developments in Milton.
Best said that, as a representative of the only community without fluoride in its water, “not one person in my ward has asked for fluoridation.”
He added no other medical treatment is dispensed through drinking water.
Burlington councillor Rick Goldring also supported the motion.

“There’s enough doubt here that I don’t think we can carry on with the status quo,” he said.

Committee members also voted for staff to report back on the feasibility of an alternative way to get fluoride to the residents who want it.

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