Fluoride, Drinking Water

Literally Everything You Need to Know About Fluoride in Our Drinking Water
The US Public Health Service currently recommends an optimal fluoride concentration in drinking water of 0.7 milligrams/liter. In a 55-gallon bucket, this is about three drops of water. However, this is not an enforceable standard. It is half of the World Health Organization's 1.5 mg/L guideline .
Lee County removes fluoride from public drinking water
Lee County commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday 4 to become the 40th Florida county to stop adding fluoride to drinking water. Spearheaded by Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass, the move flies against the advice of the American Dental Association and the American Medical Assocation.
Florida Starts Removing Fluoride From Drinking Water
Florida has started removing fluoride from drinking water following guidance from the state's surgeon general, Dr. Joseph Ladapo, at the end of last year. Fluoride is commonly added to drinking water to prevent tooth decay,
Hillsborough County commissioners vote to keep fluoride in water
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A decades-old debate over fluoride in drinking water has resurfaced in Hillsborough County. Commissioners voted on whether to remove fluoride from the public water supply, with supporters calling it a public health necessity, and opponents warning of potential risk.
Hillsborough County declines to remove fluoride from drinking water supply
The recent string of Florida cities and counties removing fluoride from their drinking water got interrupted Wednesday when a proposal to do the same in Hillsborough County died. County commissioners deadlocked in a 3-3 tie (the seventh member of the board,
Removing fluoride from water – should we or shouldn’t we?
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Hillsborough opts against removing fluoride from drinking water
Hillsborough commissioners shot down a motion to remove fluoride from the county's drinking water. Why it matters: Conservatives have fashioned fluoride into an issue of medical freedom, leading communities across Florida and the nation to halt the practice of adding the mineral to drinking water.
Expert highlights importance of fluoride for oral and overall health
Fluoride not only strengthens teeth and leads to better health overall but also is one tool communities can use to reduce ...
Riverton says ‘no’ to fluoride in resolution
The resolution is a nod to HB81, or Fluoride Amendments, by Rep. Stephanie Gricius, R-Eagle Mountain, passed the House ...
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Could Somerset get rid of the fluoride in its water? Controversial topic at Town Meeting
Somerset voters will make their voices heard at Special Town Meeting, from changing the town clerk job to removing fluoride from its water.
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Village of DeForest to stop adding fluoride to its water supply
DEFOREST, Wis. (WKOW) — The DeForest Village Board voted Tuesday night to stop adding fluoride to its water supply.
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Delray Beach plans to keep fluoride in its water despite some pushback
The city of Delray Beach will continue to add fluoride in it's potable water despite some pushback and some cities in our area pausing the use of the mineral.
Should Fluoride Be in US Water? Experts Weigh In
As debate continues over the practice of water fluoridation, many dental experts and health bodies attest to its benefits.
Wisconsin Rapids Legislative Committee votes to remove fluoride from water
Some people in Wisconsin Rapids fear fluoride in the water could be linked to health risks. City leaders discussed a ...
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Long before RFK Jr., Brainerd fought bitter legal battle over fluoride in its water supply
The topic of whether to fluoridate drinking water is back in the public sphere again, in part because of the nomination of ...