Tokoroa

Tokoroa Campaign

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Scenery along the river at Tokoroa.

Tokoroa Fluoridation Information

What was the outcome of the 2015 Long Term Plan on the fluoridation issue?

Council views this as a Central Government issue and takes guidance from the Minsitry of Health in matter relating to chlorine, fluoride and ultraviolet treatment of our water supplies. As a result of this guidance, Council has no intention at this stage of changing its current water treatment processess. Please note Council does supply a free of charge non-fluoride water from the public drinking fountains in Putaruru.

What parts of Tokoroa are fluoridated?

The whole of Tokoroa water supply.

What fluoride chemicals are used to fluoridate Tokoroa’s water supply?

IXOM (formerly Orica) supplies Hydrofluorosilicic Acid H₂SiF₆ to Council to fluoridate.

What level is Tokoroa fluoridated at?

0.7

Where is the waste water for Tokoroa discharged?

To be advised.

Is there a Resource consent for the discharge of fluoridation chemicals into the TBC?

No. There is no mention of fluoride chemicals in the waste water resource consent. Resource consent for the Waste Water process for Tokoroa – Tokoroa WWTP Consent – CURRENT

Can you provide the section of the consent that permits?

There is no section.

Is there a Resource Consent held by South Waikato District Council to add Hydrofluorosilicic Acid to the Tokoroa’s water supplies?

None. Not specifically included in the resource consent.

How much per annum is spent on Hydrofluorosilicic acid?

$7,200.

How much per annum is spent on implementing water fluoridation?

$2,600.

How much per annum is spent on testing the levels of water fluoridation?

$1,040

How much does it cost per Tonne of Hydrofluorosilicic Acid?

$501/tonne

How many Tonne of Hydrofluorosilicic Acid is added into Fielding’s shared environment?

12,000 litres are used per year.

How frequent is the levels of fluoride in the water tested?

Weekly.

Who performs the testing?

Hills Laboratories.

When did fluoridation begin in Tokoroa and has there been any public consultation since beginning?

Fluoridation started in 1969. There has been no public consultation since beginning fluoridation.

After doing a lot of research due to feeling ill and wanting to live a cleaner lifestyle. I was disgusted to learn fluoride which has been promoted for heathly teeth is a well known toxin. And this toxin is been put in our water.

It doesn’t matter if the dose in our water is low. It is a poison!
No level of poison is safe. So while I can buy a distiller to help minimize the effects of fluoride i’m drinking ( and yes i feel better, since doing this)

We are not just putting this poison in our mouths, and in our childrens mouths. We are drinking it, we are bathing in it, we wash our food in it and we don’t have a choice, this is appauling.

It’s known to damage the thyroid. It’s known to damage bones.
Its known to cause stomach problems. It’s known to increase the risk of cancer.
Floride is a key componant in rat poison and some insecticides.

This needs to stop. If individuals want flouride for their teeth, it can be their choice. But don’t poison the rest of NZ with this toxic chemical.

If trends are anything to go by, you will notice an influx in kiwis looking for more natural products including a fluoride free toothpaste. So why would we want this in our water which we use for so much. Please stop poisoning us.

Claire Newell, Auckland