What to know about fluoride in drinking water
This varies among states, ranging from 8.5% of the population in Hawaii to 100% of the population in Washington, D.C. Water fluoridation is not mandatory, and while there is a recommended fluoride concentration in drinking water (0.7 milligrams per liter ...
US towns plunge into debates about fluoride in water
Fights are cropping up nationwide over fluoride in drinking water. Communities in Florida, Texas, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming and elsewhere have debated the idea in recent months.
Surgeon General announces new guidance for Florida on fluoride in water
Florida's Surgeon General spoke on Winter Haven's community water systems, a week after the City Commission voted to remove fluoride from the water.
Florida health official advises communities to stop adding fluoride to drinking water
Florida's surgeon general, Dr. Joseph Ladapo, cited developmental concerns from higher levels of fluoride than are found in most U.S. water supplies.
Explaining the controversy around fluoride in drinking water
The Washington Post and other media noted that medical organizations responded by calling Kennedy’s assertions unfounded at the levels of fluoridation used in drinking water. But many of them have also noted that in an NBC interview, Trump said possible action against fluoridation of water “sounds OK to me ... You know, it’s possible.”
Florida Issues New Guidance on Fluoride in Drinking Water
Self-reported data from 2023 estimate that over 70 percent of Florida residents on community water systems receive fluoridated water, according to Ladapo. The CDC does not mandate community water fluoridation, but it says it is "one of 10 great public health interventions of the 20th century."
Florida surgeon general advises communities to stop adding fluoride to drinking water supply
The surgeon general calls it "public health malpractice" to fluoridate water, citing research that suggests exposure to high levels of fluoride can cause lower IQ in kids. National experts say there is not enough data to determine if the lower level present in most U.
Can Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stop California from putting fluoride in drinking water?
the U.S. Public Health Service determined the optimal fluoride concentration was 0.7 milligrams-per-liter of fluoride to drinking water, which led to water services throughout the country adopting it as standard. Today, fluoride is one of the most common ...
Does NJ add fluoride to drinking water? Here's how you can check your water levels
While there are critics of water fluoridation, many experts and public health organizations believe it is safe and effective in promoting oral health.
Bills introduced to end fluoride requirement in Arkansas drinking water
State Sen. Clint Penzo, R-Springdale, and state Rep. Matt Duffield, R-Russellville, introduced two bills Wednesday to change Arkansas’ policy on its use. Senate Bill 2 would repeal the “statewide fluoridation program,” which requires water utilities serving more than 5,000 people to follow State Board of Health rules on fluoride levels.
Florida surgeon general calls for halting fluoride in water, echoing RFK Jr
Another high-profile politician supports removing fluoride from drinking water
Florida’s Surgeon General is the latest high-profile politician to advise against adding fluoride to drinking water. For ...
Fights over fluoride in drinking water are cropping up as political pressure mounts and scientists assess possible risks
Fights over fluoride in drinking water are cropping up as political pressure mounts and scientists assess possible risks ...