fluoride, Drinking Water

Lively debate erupts over fluoride in drinking water systems
Harmful or helpful? Both the benefits and the risks of fluoride injected into public drinking water systems was part of a legislative discussion.
Fluoride: Why Is It in Our Drinking Water, and Is It Safe for Children?
You're not alone if you have questions about fluoride in your water supply. We reached out to experts to get answers.
Explainer-What is fluoride and why is it added to the US water supply?
Trump has not announced a position but said it is possible he would make such a recommendation. Here is what you need to know about fluoridation of drinking water as a public health measure. Fluoride is a mineral that occurs naturally in water,
Proposal targets fluoride in Florida water supplies
The proposal would bar public water systems from adding fluoride to the water supply, but naturally occurring fluoride is already in JEA’s drinking water.
Dentists weigh in on the safety of fluoride in drinking water
Dr. Fabiola Ortega with Elite Smiles Pediatric Dentistry said after looking into the research, she doesn't have any concerns.
Florida’s agriculture commissioner joins push to remove fluoride from drinking water
With the backing of Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson, a Senate Republican on Thursday filed a wide-ranging bill that would bar public water systems from adding fluoride to water supplies. Sen.
Bill would ban fluoride being added to drinking water in Florida
With the backing of Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson, a Senate Republican on Thursday filed a wide-ranging bill that would bar public water systems from adding fluoride to water supplies.
Wide-ranging bill would bar public water systems from adding fluoride to Florida water supplies
Local governments in Florida ​and across the country recently have debated — and, in some cases, stopped — the longstanding practice of adding fluoride​ to water supplies.
States Move to Limit Fluoride in Water After RFK Jr.'s Scrutiny
State lawmakers skeptical of federal guidance on fluoride in water are proposing limits or bans on community fluoridation, a ...
Arkansas lawmakers debate local control over fluoride in water amid health concerns
The debate over fluoride in drinking water is not over. Senator Pezno says he has another bill, Senate Bill 4, that he plans ...
More Wisconsin communities rejecting fluoride in water. Health groups say fears unfounded.
One concern is that people are too young to remember how bad dental health was before fluoride was added to public water ...
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Florida Republicans push to ban cities and counties from putting fluoride in public water systems
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Delray keeping fluoride in water, despite visit and urging not to by state surgeon general
Delray Beach commissioners voted 3-2 to keep fluoride in the city's water system. Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph ...
Aberdeen GOP Sen. Carl Perry introduces bill to cap fluoride in water in South Dakota
Aberdeen Sen. Perry introduces bill to allow municipalities controlling a public water supply to determine the amount of ...
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Fluoride discovery reveals risk to children’s brain health
New research reveals concerning links between fluoride exposure and children's brain health, prompting experts to reevaluate water fluoridation.