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Extra to protect children's teeth
Kate French will benefit from fluoridated water.
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WHEN Kate French turns on the tap at their kindy after the end of this month, there will be something extra in the water - fluoride.
The Gladstone Area Water Board had told Gladstone Regional Council it expected that fluoridation of treated water in Gladstone and Calliope would begin on October 31.
Water customers in the Yarwun Industrial Estate and residents at Mt Larcom, however, will receive treated water about November 11.
Kate's mum, Melissa, yesterday said she welcomed the fluoridation of the water supply.
“All the major centres of Australia have access to fluoridated water, and it's about time it happened here,” she said.
“It's just a little bit extra to protect my children's teeth.”
Fluoridation of the water supply has been a contentious issue in Australia.
But whether you like it or not, there was little choice in the matter as fluoridation is a Queensland Government directive and GAWB has a legal obligation to follow the directive.
Only treated water will be fluoridated as the raw water supply will not be affected.
Gladstone dentist Ron Petherick also welcomed the fluoridation of the water supply.
“It can only improve dental health of the community,” he said.
GAWB CEO Jim Grayson said fluoridation cost for the areas supplied through the Gladstone Water Treatment Plant (Gladstone, Boyne Tannum and Calliope) and the Yarwun Treatment Plant was $1.4 million.
He said areas outside of these, such as Miriam Vale and Agnes Water/1770, were not included and, when fluoridation takes place, would be the responsibility of the council.
Council water manager Phil Boshoff said GAWB would charge it customers, of which the council is one, 95 cents a kilolitre for the fluoridated water.
He said that the council would have to recover the cost of the fluoridation through its water charges to ratepayers.
Have your say on the fluoridation debate, leave a comment below and vote in the poll.
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Posted by Tsaphah from Clinton, Queensland
22 October 2009 8:08 a.m. | Suggest removal » | Post reply »
Why should we be charged for something that we did not ask for but has been forced on us by a person that can not read and understand that fluoride is toxic. Come on QLD, show AB that we are a smart state and say NO! to fluoride!
Posted by jwillie6 from USA (United States of America), None
22 October 2009 4:03 p.m. | Suggest removal » | Post reply »
When the fertilitser companies, and others, clean their smokestacks, they bag the waste fluoride chemical, ( Hydrofluorosilicic Acid), which contains lead, mercury, arsenic, etc. and sell it to communities to add to our water systems. The Government tries to convince us that it does not harm us if it is diluted enough. It is a hoax on the public. Follow the money!
Those promoting fluoridation simply refuse to read the current research showing it is ineffective and dangerous to health. Go to (www.fluoridealert.org) and read several scientific articles.
Read the letter from Dr. Hardy Limeback ( DDS, PhD Biochemistry) --- Head, Preventive Dentistry, University of Toronto entitled "Why I am now officially opposed to adding fluoride to drinking water"
He was the principal research advisor to the Canadian Dental Asociation for over 10 years in promoting fluoridation. His letter is an apology to other dentists and the public.
Over 140 Research studies listed, including:
Increased risk of bone cancer -- 13 studies
Lead, arsenic, radium contaminants causing toxic water -- 10 studies
Link with fluoride and other cancer -- 12
Fluoride causes birth defects -- 5
Fluoride affects the immune systems -- 12
Fluoride is neurotoxic (brain, nerves, lowering IQ) -- 11
Etc.
Also see the petition signed by over 2600 professionals opposing fluoridation.
Posted by LMCG1 from Wandal, Queensland
29 October 2009 6:57 p.m. | Suggest removal » | Post reply »
Here's a thought - why should I continue to have my tax dollars wasted on repairing damage that was so easily preventable. 95c a year for prevention? As Opposed to $80 plus for a simple filling? And if we really were the smart state, we'd be paying attention to the benefits the other six states have been enjoying for years. The Premier's info source is sound - World Health Organisation, National Health and Medical Research Council, Queensland Health. Certainly, have your opinion, but make sure your facts are sourced with credibility.