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Release of toxic chemicals at Honeywell in Geismar prompts highway closures, shelter order.
The Honeywell complex near the Ascension/Iberville Parish line had an apparent explosion and leak of toxic hydrogen fluoride and chlorine Monday night but local law enforcement lifted highway closures after the all-clear was given about an hour later, authorities said. Ascension Parish sheriff’s deputies said an explosion or loud bang was reported from the Mississippi […]
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25 Water systems in Louisiana recognized by CDC for fluoridation quality in 2020
Well-Ahead Louisiana is pleased to announce that the following water systems have been awarded the 2020 Water Fluoridation Quality Award from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As you are aware, this award recognizes communities that achieved excellence in community water fluoridation by maintaining a consistent level of fluoridated water throughout the […]
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Plant workers killed in industrial accidents identified; here’s what investigators say happened
BASF’s Geismar chemical complex in Ascension Parish. PROVIDED PHOTO FROM BASF One of the two men killed in industrial accidents at Ascension Parish chemical plants this month died from exposure to hydrofluoric acid, and the other died after being exposed to what is suspected to be nitrogen gas, State Police said Wednesday. Dexter Armstead, 48, […]
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State of Decay: Rural areas in America are at a tooth loss
Across America, nearly 14% of senior citizens have lost all of their teeth West Monroe, Louisiana (InvestigateTV) – Every year, dentist Ronald Stratton puts about 50,000 miles on his car to help fight tooth decay in one of the neediest areas of the U.S. Stratton is the only dentist in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana, where […]
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25 Water systems in Louisiana recognized by CDC for fluoridation quality in 2020
Oral Health Promotion Well-Ahead Louisiana is pleased to announce that the following water systems have been awarded the 2020 Water Fluoridation Quality Award from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As you are aware, this award recognizes communities that achieved excellence in community water fluoridation by maintaining a consistent level of fluoridated […]
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23 Water systems in Louisiana recognized by CDC for fluoridation quality in 2019
Oral Health Promotion The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave its Water Fluoridation Quality Award to 23 water systems in Louisiana, who are taking the lead for better oral health care in their communities! The Quality Award recognizes communities that achieved excellence in Community Water Fluoridation by maintaining a consistent level of fluoridated water […]
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Louisiana: Fluoride Emission Standards for Phosphate Fertilizer Plants
Note from Fluoride Action Network: This regulation is currently in effect Louisiana SIP [State Implementation Plan]: LAC 33:III Ch 23 Subchap C, §2305–Phosphate Fertilizer Plants, §2305 Fluoride Emission Standards for Phosphate Fertilizer Plants; SIP effective 1989-05-08 (LAc49) Regulatory Text: Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 33 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, Part III Air (LAC 33:III) Chapter 23. Control of […]
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20 Louisiana water systems receive CDC award for water fluordiation
Well-Ahead Louisiana, an initiative of the Louisiana Department of Health, is pleased to announce that the following water systems have made a commitment to improving the oral health of Louisianans, and have been awarded the 2016 Water Fluoridation Quality Award from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This award recognizes communities that […]
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City of Sulphur re-introduces fluoride to water system
Excerpts: … The City just re-introduced Fluoride into its system today, to meet a state requirement. Many Sulphur residents are concerned about re-establishing Fluoride in their drinking water, but medical experts are certain it’s not harmful especially with such low quantities in the water. The City of Sulphur was already feeding fluoride until the age […]
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Louisiana’s water fluoride treatment initiative has fallen flat due to lack of funding
On July 6, 2008, Gov. Bobby Jindal signed Act No. 761 into law. Known as the Louisiana Community Water Fluoridation Act, the legislation mandated that water systems with over 5,000 connections throughout the state add fluoride to their water supply with the purpose of protecting Louisianans’ dental health. “This was a fairly significant statement by […]
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