Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 700, also known as the Florida Farm Bill. Although it does not explicitly mention the term “fluoride,” this legislation prohibits the addition of fluoride to the state’s public water systems. With this, Florida becomes the second U.S. state (after Utah) to implement a statewide ban on water fluoridation.
The justification for this law, according to Governor DeSantis and other advocates, is that water fluoridation is a form of “forced medication” and that people should have a choice about their health. They have cited possible adverse effects on pregnant women and children, although many public health experts and dentists have opposed the measure, arguing that fluoridation is an effective and safe tool to prevent tooth decay.
So, starting tomorrow, July 1, 2025, public water systems in Florida, including Orlando, will stop adding fluoride to the water.
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