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
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 .
Delray Beach won’t stop adding fluoride to drinking water, despite state surgeon general’s advice
Delray Beach won’t stop adding fluoride to its drinking water — a decadeslong practice in the city — despite the urging to do so by Florida’s top health official.
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.
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.
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.
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,
Florida's fight against fluoride in water taking hold in communities
Florida's surgeon general has recommended communities rid their drinking water supplies of fluoride, now some are taking action.
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 potential ban at a meeting Tuesday night at City Hall. In the meeting, the Legislative Committee voted to remove fluoride from the city’s water.
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Delray keeping fluoride in water, despite visit and urging not to by state surgeon general
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