Fluoride, Drinking Water

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.
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.
Lively debate erupts over fluoride in drinking water systems
A Senate committee Thursday moved to advance a controversial fluoride bill after hearing from supporters and opponents and from those who assert system-wide injection of fluoride into drinking water violates bodily autonomy and self-will.
Florida bill would ban fluoride in local drinking water
Tavares, filed the bill (SB 700), which addresses numerous issues related to the state Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in addition to the fluoride restrictions. The bill is backed by Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson,
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.
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.
Bills would ban adding fluoride to Florida water supplies
Sponsor says measure would give families final say over their health.
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Fluoride discovery reveals risk to children’s brain health
Fluoride‘s presence in our water system isn’t always artificial. Many communities across America have naturally occurring fluoride in their water supplies, sometimes at levels exceeding ...