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Facebook posts stated on June 24, 2022 in a Facebook post:
Fluoride will eat a hole through concrete, so it’s not safe for your teeth.
By Jeff Cercone• July 12, 2022
Jamie Samons stated on November 17, 2010 in a Providence Journal story:
"We were one of the first states in the U.S. to build sewers, to bring the treatment plant on line."
By Edward Fitzpatrick• November 28, 2010
Steve Adler stated on November 19, 2014 in a TWC News debate:
"The city of San Antonio reuses almost 40 percent of its water. You know how much the city of Austin reuses? About 5 percent. And that's not right. We can do better."
By Dylan Baddour• December 11, 2014
Lee Leffingwell stated on December 13, 2012 in an Austin City Council meeting.:
Says Austin’s treated wastewater, put into the Colorado River, is of higher quality than water the city takes from the lake for public use.
By W. Gardner Selby• January 21, 2013
Jefferson Smith stated on April 30, 2012 in a debate:
Says the mayor’s job "is to make sure that if somebody is trying to build a set of water treatment plants to cure us from cryptosporidium we don’t have, we don't say yes even if CH2M Hill wants us to."
By Janie Har• May 5, 2012
Eileen Brady stated on September 08, 2011 in in a speech:
Says "Many people I’ve talked to are angry that because of City Hall inaction we may have to spend a needless $500 million to cover and treat our pure drinking water."
By Janie Har• October 21, 2011
Amanda Fritz stated on April 19, 2012 in campaign material :
Says she is "saving ratepayers $6 million/year."
By Janie Har• May 4, 2012
Chris Christie stated on September 02, 2011 in a press conference at Point Pleasant Beach:
"The water quality in the ocean is perfect. It’s been tested up and down every ocean shore in New Jersey."
By Caryn Shinske• September 25, 2011
Sid Miller stated on March 10, 2015 in a symposium on water hosted by the Texas Tribune:
"We have towns in West Texas that are out of water, that are having to truck in water."
By W. Gardner Selby• April 8, 2015
Scott Walker stated on August 11, 2010 in campaign news releases in the wake of sewage dumping:
"Since being elected, (Tom Barrett) has dumped 8.2 billion gallons of raw sewage into Lake Michigan."
By Lee Bergquist• September 3, 2010
Breitbart stated on December 27, 2023 in an Instagram post:
“Nationwide data reveals surging levels of newest COVID strain in water supply.”
By Madison Czopek• January 8, 2024
Chris Larson stated on October 26, 2020 in Twitter:
"In 2019, Republicans stripped $40 million from the budget for lead pipe replacement - because they thought it helped MKE too much."
By D.L. Davis• December 4, 2020
Save Our Springs Alliance stated on August 16, 2011 in a newsletter post.:
"Ten years ago the Austin Water Utility used a total of 240.3 million gallons. Every summer since then our peak day of water use has been lower."
By W. Gardner Selby• September 17, 2011
Kasim Reed stated on February 23, 2012 in an interview:
"We also have, in a park that’s not far from here, an ability to build a reservoir that can hold a 30-day water supply for the city of Atlanta."
By Eric Stirgus• March 19, 2012
Fred Thompson stated on September 07, 2007 in Des Moines, Iowa:
"I've seen (life) from the factory floor when I was working the graveyard shift ...and I'd be ankle-deep in water at the Murray Ohio bicycle plant where I was running a machine that was so loud I couldn't hear myself yell if I wanted to."
By John Frank• October 18, 2007
Steve Troxler stated on July 10, 2018 in a speech:
The Black River’s water quality is "rated at the very top in North Carolina."
By Paul Specht• August 1, 2018
Facebook posts stated on August 11, 2023 in a video shared on Facebook.:
“Wildfires do not completely burn out cars, glass and all, yet leaving nearby trees and utility poles still standing upright.”
By Madison Czopek• August 15, 2023
Scott Manley stated on January 31, 2021 in TV interview:
“Nobody’s health is at risk right now” from PFAS contamination, as long as they are receiving bottled drinking water
By Laura Schulte• February 19, 2021
X posts stated on September 24, 2024 in a post:
Image of people boarding up a window shows Michigan election officials are “preparing to steal this election”
By Grace Abels• September 26, 2024
Dick Greco stated on November 29, 2010 in a report on his past accomplishments as Tampa mayor:
"Refinanced $232.6 million in bonds, resulting in reduced debt service for the City."
By Richard Danielson, Janet Zink• December 3, 2010

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Hurricanes and tropical storms lead to flood of misinformation

By Amy Sherman• August 28, 2019

What the federal infrastructure bill means for water systems nationwide

By Jon Greenberg• September 2, 2022

What North Carolina politicians are saying about Hurricane Florence

By Rashaan Ayesh, Bill McCarthy• September 25, 2018

Hurricane Irma: 5 myths about hurricane prep to forget

By Allison Graves• September 8, 2017

How to stay warm without power in a winter storm

By Daniel Funke• February 18, 2021

Is it toxic? Why you should be wary of the internet’s ‘scary ingredient’ warnings

By Grace Abels• August 20, 2025

Super Bowl legends explored and exposed

By Alex Kuffner• February 5, 2012

Thompson's first role: factory worker

By John Frank• October 18, 2007

Did the Koch brothers run an Alaskan oil refinery into the ground?

By Julie Kliegman• April 21, 2014

Fact-checking a viral graphic critical of Bernie Sanders

By Louis Jacobson, Clayton Youngman• September 22, 2015

Ask PolitiFact: What does Florida’s move to ban fluoride mean for public health?

By Maria Briceño• May 2, 2025

Fact-checking COVID-19 prevention, treatment myths

By Daniel Funke• March 26, 2020

McAuliffe's car troubles persist

By Nancy Madsen• August 11, 2013

The Ohio train derailment: What we know about health, environmental concerns

By Louis Jacobson, Sara Swann• February 15, 2023

In context: Joe Biden’s 2022 cancer remarks resurface with 2025 prostate cancer diagnosis

By Grace Abels, Madison Czopek• May 19, 2025

Fact-checking Donald Trump on the Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders unity platform

By Sophie Austin, Jon Greenberg, Louis Jacobson, Miriam Valverde• July 19, 2020

Traveling this summer? Tips on how to avoid getting sick

By Grace Abels• June 9, 2026

Mailbag: 'You have ruined your credibility with this nonsense'

By Louis Jacobson• July 5, 2017

Fact-check: Los Angeles fires fuel falsehoods, including by Trump, about water management

By Jeff Cercone, Caleb McCullough• January 10, 2025

Fact-checking President Donald Trump’s interview with Pat Robertson on 'The 700 Club'

By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• July 13, 2017