Florida to become second state to ban fluoride in water, alarming experts

Following Utah, Florida passes DeSantis-backed bill to block flouride use, ignoring CDC guidance on child health risks

Jessica Glenza and agencies
Wed 30 Apr 2025 09.40 EDT


Florida is poised to become the second state to ban fluoride in public drinking water despite concerns of dentists and public health advocates who say the mineral is a safe, effective way to protect people of all ages from developing cavities.

Florida lawmakers approved the bill Tuesday after Utah became the first state to pass a ban last month. The Republican-led states are following a push led by the US health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, who has railed against the mineral and set the gears of government in motion to stop community water fluoridation.

The Florida measure now goes to the desk of the Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, whose administration has advocated against community water fluoridation, arguing high levels could pose a risk to children’s intellectual development.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/30/florida-fluoride-water-ban

I wonder if Utah and Florida realize that the dental costs will go up to get there teeth fixed................who needs public water safety..........

Florida ................