Miami, May 16, 2025 (AFP) - Florida becomes second US state to ban fluoride in drinking water

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2025-05-16

The US state of Florida became the second to ban fluoride in public water supplies, joining Utah in skipping the widespread dental hygiene practice. On Thursday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Florida Farm Bill, which precludes adding anything to the water supply that is not for the purpose of sanitising drinking water. "Yes, use fluoride for your teeth, that's fine. But forcing it into the water supply is basically forced medication......

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