• Funding approved for alternative water supply projects in North Florida:
  On March 26, 2025, more than $5.7 million USD was approved for three projects that promote alternative water sources. These initiatives aim to reduce reliance on the Floridan aquifer by encouraging the use of reclaimed, brackish, or stormwater. This strengthens water sustainability amid droughts and growing population demand.
  (mysuwanneeriver.com)
• Statewide ban on fluoride in public water:
  On May 15, 2025, Florida became the second state, after Utah, to ban local governments from adding fluoride to public drinking water supplies. The law, signed by Governor DeSantis, took effect on July 1, 2025. The move has sparked controversy among public health and dental care professionals.
  (abcnews.go.com)

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Growing criticism of data centers due to high water consumption:
A recent investigation by Business Insider (published on June 24, 2025) reveals that approximately 40% of data centers in the U.S. are located in areas experiencing high or extreme water stress. These facilities use millions of gallons daily of potable water for cooling, adding extra pressure to already strained systems like the Colorado River basin.
(businessinsider.com)

Updated U.S. water usage statistics:
According to the latest U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) report, the average total water consumption in the U.S. is approximately 322 billion gallons per day (~1.22 trillion liters per day), a figure that has remained relatively stable since 2015.
(neefusa.org, usgs.gov)

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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A recent study conducted by researchers from Columbia and Rutgers universities has revealed that a liter of bottled water contains, on average, around 240,000 nanoplastic particles. These tiny particles, measuring less than one micron in size, were detected and classified using an advanced microscopy technique involving dual lasers.

The researchers analyzed samples from three common brands of bottled water in the United States and found that particle levels ranged between 110,000 and 400,000 per liter. Seven types of plastic were identified, with polyamide and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) being the most prevalent. The polyamide likely comes from plastic filters used to purify the water before bottling, while PET is the main material used in the bottles.

Although nanoplastics are suspected to be capable of crossing cell membranes and distributing potentially harmful synthetic chemicals throughout the body, their specific effects on human health are not yet fully understood. Experts emphasize the need for further research to determine the potential risks associated with ingesting these particles.

This finding highlights the pervasive presence of plastics in our environment and raises questions about the safety of consuming bottled water. The researchers suggest that considering alternatives, such as filtered tap water, could be an option for those concerned about the presence of nanoplastics in bottled water.

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