Canada - Flouride Turned Off
No more flouride in Tottenham taps
New Tecumseth Council Notes
BY Maija Hoggett, Staff March 31, 2009 19:03
Flouride Turned Off
Tottenham's drinking water could soon flow without fluoride if a motion by Coun. Jim Stone gains momentum.
Stone first brought the hazards of fluoride in drinking water to New Tecumseth council's attention last week. He said fluoride has been linked to some cancers and that there is no proof of people having less cavities in areas where fluoride is added to the water.
Tottenham is currently the only community in Simcoe County that adds fluoride to its water. It's a practice that started in the 1973 when the Walkem Drive Well was constructed, according to a town report.
Although the fluorination system was moved to the Mill Street Reservoir at one point, the primary system was moved back to Walkem Drive Well. Currently Walkem Drive Well houses the main fluoride treatment system, with the Coventry Park Well housing a backup system.
Removing fluoride from the water can be done without approval from the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. The only process for the town to end the treatment would be amending a certificate of approval for the fluoride practice from the Ministry of Environment.
New Tecumseth Council Notes
BY Maija Hoggett, Staff March 31, 2009 19:03
Flouride Turned Off
Tottenham's drinking water could soon flow without fluoride if a motion by Coun. Jim Stone gains momentum.
Stone first brought the hazards of fluoride in drinking water to New Tecumseth council's attention last week. He said fluoride has been linked to some cancers and that there is no proof of people having less cavities in areas where fluoride is added to the water.
Tottenham is currently the only community in Simcoe County that adds fluoride to its water. It's a practice that started in the 1973 when the Walkem Drive Well was constructed, according to a town report.
Although the fluorination system was moved to the Mill Street Reservoir at one point, the primary system was moved back to Walkem Drive Well. Currently Walkem Drive Well houses the main fluoride treatment system, with the Coventry Park Well housing a backup system.
Removing fluoride from the water can be done without approval from the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. The only process for the town to end the treatment would be amending a certificate of approval for the fluoride practice from the Ministry of Environment.
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