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, as fluoride can strengthen teeth enamel.
Literally Everything You Need to Know About Fluoride in Our Drinking Water
Though January 20 has come and gone with no fluoride removal advisories from the Trump White House, RFK Jr.'s statement remains, leaving unanswered questions about fluoride and wh
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.
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.
Fluoride in drinking water: Hillsborough County next on list to debate taking it out
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that dissolves in water. But, is any amount in our water actually safe? Hillsborough County is now talking about it.
Clearwater council member wants to ban fluoride in city drinking water
Clearwater is now on the growing list of Florida municipalities that are discussing a ban on fluoride in drinking water. City Council member Ryan Cotton introduced the topic on Monday during a workshop — making Clearwater yet another local government joining the national conversation on fluoride that Robert F.
Removing fluoride from water – should we or shouldn’t we?
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Hillsborough commissioners debate about keeping fluoride in the water
A decades old debate over fluoride in drinking water has resurfaced in Hillsborough County. Commissioners voted on whether to ...
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 ...
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Is fluoride in tap water safe? Florida officials raise concerns. Here's what the science says
Fluoride – it's added to the water systems of more than two thirds of Americans. It's in dental products from toothpaste to mouthwash. It's been the subject of long-running conspiracy theories.
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...