All across Canada, from Waterloo to Calgary, communities are deciding to end water fluoridation.  American cities are also opting out and thousands of scientists and medical professionals worldwide are saying the fluoridation of drinking water must end.  Just recently, the Council of Canadians joined the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment and Great Lakes United in demanding an end to the practice.  For more info visit the website Canadians Opposed to Fluoridation http://cof-cof.ca/.

Why are so many people concerned about what’s in Hamilton’s water?

Consider this:

1.   Research demonstrates that fluoride works primarily as a topical treatment to strengthen teeth against decay.  There is no need to ingest it.

2.   Fluoridation chemicals are silicofluorides.  Hydrofluorosilicic acid (HFSA) is used in Hamilton.  HFSA is produced through the scrubbing process of chimneys of phosphate fertilizer plants (to reduce localized hazardous air pollutants).  It is NOT pharmaceutical grade. Sodium Fluoride used in toothpaste IS pharmaceutical grade. HFSA cannot legally be disposed of into rivers, oceans or landfills. It is considered a hazardous waste and can only be disposed of in toxic waste facilities OR DRINKING WATER.

3.   Fluorosis (excessive exposure to fluoride, symptoms of mottling white spots or yellowing of teeth) has been recognized in Hamilton.

4.  The Canadian Academy of Paediatric Dentistry recommends that infant formula be mixed with water that is fluoride free or contains low levels of fluoride to reduce the risk of dental fluorosis.  Are Hamilton parents being warned of this?

5.   Research demonstrates many other health risks associated with fluoridated drinking water including thyroid, bone, brain and kidney effects.

6.   HFSA has been labelled by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) as ‘Toxic’, and 99% ends up in our ecosystem  – what affect has this on wildlife?

Public Meeting Planned on Water Fluoridation in Hamilton

Please attend our free, public discussion about water fluoridation in Hamilton

 Wednesday March 21^st, 2012, 7:30 p.m, Volunteer Hamilton, 267 King St., East, Hamilton.

Please sign our online petition and send a short email to your local councillor about your concerns with the practice of water fluoridation. If providing information for councillors, please use credible resource material. Raising inappropriate issues hurts our cause.  We are serious about maintaining a professional scientific discussion surrounding the unsafe aspects of the water fluoridation issue.

To assist our organization please email:   cindymayor@hotmail.com