Florida is poised to become the second state to outlaw the addition of fluoride to its public water systems, following Utah’s lead. The legislation, passed Tuesday, includes a ban on “certain additives,” interpreted to mean fluoride, and now awaits Gov. Ron DeSantis‘s signature. DeSantis and Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo have both criticized water fluoridation.
Supporters of the bill, including Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr, cite potential health risks, referencing a federal report that links high fluoride levels to reduced IQ in children—though levels in U.S. water are far lower.
Opponents, including the American Dental Association and the CDC, argue fluoridation is one of the greatest public health achievements of the 20th century, reducing tooth decay. Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava criticized the bill as a rejection of science and local control.
The ban is scheduled to take effect May 7, pending gubernatorial approval.
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