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Fluoride late but here by year end
ROCKHAMPTON’S controversial delivery of fluoride has been delayed because Fitzroy River Water is still awaiting equipment.
Chair of Rockhampton Regional Council Water Committee Greg Belz said although the original introduction date of December 1 would not be met, fluoride dosing was expected to begin mid-December.
“Although there has been a delay in the manufacturers’ delivery of equipment to the Glenmore Water
Treatment Plant, FRW is waiting and ready to install the equipment when it arrives,” Cr Belz said.
“This equipment was ordered in mid-August 2009 with delivery scheduled for November 2.
“However, the manufacturers have only this week delivered the key components of the equipment such as mixing tanks and pumps, some three weeks after the originally scheduled delivery date.”
FRW would have the fluoridation equipment installed and operating by the required date of December 31.
Cr Belz said FRW and contractors were confident of meeting the mid-December timeframe for testing and commissioning.
RRC decided to add fluoride to the region’s drinking water to improve Central Queenslander’s dental health, but the decision has received mixed reactions, especially following the fluoride overdose in the South-East in May.
Once fluoride has been added, the three-part system will test levels before water is released to the public. High readings will automatically shut down the system.
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Posted by jwillie6 from USA (United States of America), None
27 November 2009 5:37 a.m. | Suggest removal » | Post reply »
Europe is now 98% fluoride free. They and most of the world caught on to this fluoridation hoax years ago.
When the fertilitzer 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. Who benefits-------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.
Dr. Limeback includes over 140 Research studies, 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.