residence called Rob. Told him who we were and basically just
wanted to know what scientific studies they used to make their
determination regarding adding Fluoride for the first time
since the establishment of the Metropolitan Water District in
1928. We wondered why suddenly this addition to our water
supply was necessary. Rob seemed to know his stuff....at least
the stuff "he" wanted us to know. He stated that the Board of
the MWD had met last month, heard the public comments which
were approximately 80 percent opposed to Fluoridation and had
decided in their wisdom, to move forward in any event.
Rob, said that it was simply decided because Federal and State
Water Officials had determined it would be necessary and in fact
beneficial. We simply asked for the scientific data! That was
at 12 noon today. We have yet to hear from Rob on "why" the
sudden change of policy after 80 plus years and what studies
made the Board feel comfortable with their decision. We didn't
have time to ask Rob about how much PPM of Fluoride was going
to be added or how much Chlorine would be necessary. Do you
notice how each summer we get that wonderful Chlorine smell to
our shower and bath water? Water Districts really don't want
to tell you these things because of those necessary required
"seasonal deviations"..that come along during droughts or long
hot summers..when water supplies shrink to levels that quickly
can reach old realms of DDT, MTBE leechings, perclorates and
other harmful trace exposures, like radiation. Face the facts,
the MWD is there to serve as "Gatekeepers" to keep people mostly
satisfied that supplies are safe - all the time!
We seem to be able to check Ocean pollution regularly in this
day and age. It would be interesting to know how often and
what tests are required for our wells and open or closed water
supplies! How often again?
If you believe that...we have some swamp land in Florida on Indian
Burial Grounds; we can put you into for a song!
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