Florida, fluoride and Drinking Water

Florida Drinking Water to Change Under New Proposal
Florida's drinking water could change statewide as a new bill banning local governments from using "water additives" has been filed. Newsweek has contacted Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services via email for comment.
Fort Myers is first in Southwest Florida to keep fluoride in drinking water
Fort Myers City Council is the first in SWFL to keep fluoride. Council listens as dentists plead to protect poor kids' teeth
Lake Mary joins growing list of Central Florida cities ending fluoridation of drinking water
It will be about a month before the city exhausts the supply of fluoride it injects into the water during the treatment process
Lake Mary to discuss fluoride use in drinking water
The Lake Mary City Commission will discuss whether or not to remove fluoride from the drinking water at a meeting tonight. Several local cities have opted to remove it, including Longwood earlier this week.
Florida City Bucks Surgeon General to Keep Fluoride in Drinking Water
Municipalities nationwide are considering removing fluoride from drinking water, but one Florida city won't be among them.
Texas Ag Commissioner calls for statewide ban on fluoride in drinking water
The Texas Agriculture Commissioner, Sid Miller, called on the Governor and the State Legislature to institute a statewide ban on fluoride and other non-water additives.
Could fluoride be banned from Florida’s drinking water?
FOX 13’s Kellie Cowan has a look at the “Florida Farm Bill,” which would ban water additives – including fluoride – across the state. The Florida Legislature will consider the measure during its annual session,
Chemical found in US drinking water is linked to 15% higher risk of colorectal cancer, 33% for bladder cancer
A new analysis out of Sweden reports that disinfecting water with chlorine creates chemical byproducts that can increase the ...
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Researchers uncover new method to extract dangerous substance from drinking water — and it could save society billions every year
"Our study presents a versatile platform." Researchers uncover new method to extract dangerous substance from drinking water ...
Is Your Drinking Water Safe? Study Suggests Chlorination Levels May Be Too High in the US
Experts say drinking water disinfection is essential, but current methods may expose people to potentially harmful compounds.
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Most People Don’t Drink Enough Water—Here’s How Much You Need Per Day
How much water you should drink varies. Your age, activity level, health issues, and lifestyle affect what’s right for you.
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Drinking water unlocks 5 rare ways to melt stubborn fat
Learn how strategic water consumption throughout your day could be the missing key to achieving sustainable weight loss and a ...
How Best To Deal With Forever Chemicals In Drinking Water?
The chief executive of water quality platform 120Water, Megan Glover, said only a "handful" of the most prevalent PFA ...
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Mooresville's 2024 Drinking Water Report Affirms Safety Standards Compliance; No PFAS Detected
The Town of Mooresville has recently published its 2024 Drinking Water Quality Report, assuring the community that its water ...
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California introduces legislation to protect residents from PFAS 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
Policymakers in California have introduced new legislation designed to protect consumers from exposure to PFAS ...