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'Dangerous' fluoride levels in
Donegal tap water
18.10.07
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DONEGAL drinking water
contains dangerously high levels of fluoride,
according to a new survey. |
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The survey shows that
more than three-quarters of samples taken from
people in the county showed levels of fluoride that
were too high.
Kildare GP Dr Andrew Rynne undertook the research
which was published this week in the 'Donegal
People's Press'.
He said the problem arose in Donegal because of the
naturally-occurring fluoride in the water combined
with additional flouride added by the authorities. |
"There is a background
of natural fluoride occurring in the water and, in
addition, the State is then adding more into it,"
said Dr. Rynne.
"This has serious implications for children
particularly. Babies who are drinking reconstituted
formula are getting massive doses of fluoride. We
don't really know what the consequences of this are,
but it can't be good." |
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