Florida moves to ban fluoride from public drinking water

npr.orgPublished: 4/30/2025

Summary

Florida is poised to ban fluoride in its drinking water after state lawmakers passed legislation, marking it as the second state (Utah) to do so. The bill was included in a broader farm bill and prohibits "water quality additives," though Governor DeSantis hasn't decided on its approval yet. Experts argue that fluoride can prevent cavities, while critics have pointed to potential negative health effects.