Bill to prohibit fluoride in public drinking water systems advances
The bill would prohibit the introduction of the chemical in public drinking water systems by the end of May and upends current systems that practice fluoridation of their water, i
Cities Weigh Removing Fluoride From Drinking Water Amid RFK Jr. Hearing
The initial White House order on Monday to freeze federal grants sparked confusion throughout Washington and nationwide.
Utah lawmakers advance bill to ban adding fluoride to drinking water
The Utah Legislature is considering whether to ban adding fluoride to public water systems, just a few months after a federal court ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency should take action to address potential health risks associated with high levels of the mineral in drinking water.
Southwest Washington cities wade deeper into whether to remove fluoride from drinking water
Some local governments have started discussions and debate following a ruling that the EPA needs to take steps to further regulate fluoridation of drinking water.
Inside the battle to remove fluoride from Florida drinking water — and the effort’s RFK Jr.-aligned ally
The state's surgeon general has already convinced at least 11 municipalities to stop adding the naturally occurring mineral into the water, using his high profile as Florida’s top health officer and a recent official recommendation against fluoride use.
Some WA communities debate over removing fluoride in drinking water
More than 70% of the U.S. population that uses public drinking water systems has access to water with fluoride levels that prevent tooth decay.
Bill to remove fluoride from Utah’s water passes House committee
A bill that would prohibit fluoridation in Utah’s water system has passed through committee and will advance to a vote on the House floor.
Most Massachusetts residents have fluoride in drinking water. Is it really good for us?
Whether to add fluoride to tap water is a local decision left to municipalities. About 62% of Massachusetts residents live in ...
What Has RFK Jr. Said About Fluoride?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has blamed fluoride in drinking water for ailments from arthritis to bone cancer to thyroid damage. “I ...
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Fluoridation on Trial: Court Rules on Fluoride’s Risk to Public Health
The fluoride controversy, where advocates and opponents argue in the media, is a distraction because the views of real and ...
Arkansas Moves To Scrap Fluoride
A bill has been introduced that would repeal a state mandate to include fluoride in Arkansas drinking water systems.
Should Utah remove fluoride from its water? House committee overwhelmingly says ‘yes.’
A House committee voted 10-3 to approve a bill to remove fluoride from all water systems in the state, arguing people should ...
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Lee County Commissioners consider removing fluoride from drinking water
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Lee County commissioners are currently evaluating the safety of local drinking water and discussing the potential removal of fluoride. This deliberation comes in light of the ...
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Manatee commission learns fluoride system hasn't worked since 2021 as debate begins
Commissioners voted to bring an ordinance on removing fluoride from the water supply at a later date. The county must also consider repairing the current fluoridation system.
What US adults think of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his views on vaccines, fluoride and raw milk
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine advocacy is outside the mainstream. His previous statements on abortion could alienate ...