According to WCNC Charlotte, on Monday the debate on adding fluoride to the water supply in Union County ended. In this debate Union County Commissioners voted to stop adding fluoride. So changes may be coming soon in this North Carolina County’s Water.
For a very long time fluoride has been added to water in small amounts. The first city to ever add the mineral to its water was Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1945.
Currently, the Centers for Disease Control says that adding fluoride to water is really important to keep teeth healthy. They have also stated that adding this to the water has helped dental health for communities of all income types.
However, many people want fluoride to be banned from the water system. This is due to the fact that consuming too much fluoride has been linked to many health issues like fluorosis. This mineral can also be harmful to pregnant women.
The latest debate in Union County ended with a 3-2 vote in favor of no longer adding fluoride to the water. This meeting happened because the vote before it was not unanimous. So, commissioners decided to hold a second meeting on Monday. This debate was to decide if the county should stop adding fluoride to the water that comes from the Yadkin River Water Treatment Plant. This treatment plant is currently serving about one-third of Union County’s population and is owned and operated by the county.
The vote was decided by a majority vote on Monday because one voting session had already happened on the matter.
David Williams, a Union County Commissioner, stated that the vote isn’t about the possible benefits or negatives that the mineral can cause. He says that the vote was really about giving the people living in Union County the choice of what goes into their water.
Think about how easier cleaning would be if we had the help of Cinderella’s magical animal friends. Unfortunately, this is not our reality. Many of our realities include piles of dirty clothes, dirty dishes that “you’ll get to later,” and always-accumulating dust. But there is hope for maintaining a clean home. Sure, we all have our hacks and tips, but which ones are worth trying out?
Many people have been sharing how they keep their homes spotless or tidy home habits they developed. A good habit to develop is making sure everything has a place. This could be something you developed from your parents, a relative, or on your own. Making sure everything has its own spot can prevent clutter and get you in the habit of putting things back after using them. This also makes it easier to wipe down surface areas like your countertops without appliances constantly getting in the way.
You don’t want things to get to a point where you feel overwhelmed by cleaning. Here’s a bit of advice: don’t leave deep cleaning for cleaning day. Try coming up with a cleaning schedule or a routine. This could be cleaning the bathroom on Thursdays and washing bedding on Sundays. Just cleaning a little bit every day helps in managing keeping a clean home.
There are all kinds of ways and methods for cleaning anything. Of course, some are more effective than others. And some require a handful of steps and instructions. But let’s be real here: we all just want the best cleaning tips and hacks. Those that leave your place spotless with minimal effort.
Some of us may think we have it all together when it comes to cleaning around the home, but there’s always something new to try. For instance, when you have a stained or spotty plastic or vinyl shower curtain, you can just toss it into the washing machine with a little detergent to get it clean. Then there’s descaling your coffee maker. It just takes a mixture of half vinegar and half water brewed until the reservoir is empty. This can help get rid of calcium buildup and keep your coffee maker running a little longer.
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