• Florida will become the second state (after Utah) to ban fluoride in public drinking water starting July 1, 2025, citing concerns over brain development risks in children and pregnant women.
• The move challenges decades of CDC-endorsed fluoridation, with critics framing it as “forced medication” and a win for personal liberty.
• Recent studies, including a 2024 National Toxicology Program report, link fluoride to lower IQ in children, while Florida’s Surgeon General calls fluoridation “public health malpractice.”
• Utah’s ban takes effect immediately, and other states (e.g., Louisiana, Kentucky) are considering similar measures. Over 60 U.S. municipalities have already ended fluoridation.
• The issue is politicized, with figures like RFK Jr. supporting bans, while dental groups defend fluoride’s safety. Critics warn the ban could harm low-income families reliant on tap water for dental care.

Florida is set to become the second state in the nation to ban fluoride in public drinking water after Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he will sign Senate Bill 700. This sweeping measure that prohibits the addition of the chemical to municipal water supplies makes the Sunshine State the second to do so after Utah.

The decision effective July 1, 2025 follows mounting scientific concerns that fluoride exposure may harm brain development in children and pose risks to pregnant women. With the Beehive State’s ban taking effect soon, the move signals a dramatic shift in public health policy – one that challenges decades of conventional wisdom on dental care.

For nearly 80 years, fluoride has been added to U.S. water supplies to prevent tooth decay. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has endorsed the practice as one of the 20th century’s greatest public health achievements. But Florida’s ban reflects a growing backlash against so-called “forced medication,” arguing individuals should have the right to avoid unwanted chemical exposure. (Related: Florida bans fluoride in public water, prioritizing health freedom over forced medication.)

The Florida Farm Bill, which includes the fluoride prohibition, passed the State House 88-27 last week. DeSantis framed the decision as a matter of personal liberty, stating that fluoridation removes choice from those who fear overexposure. He was flanked by Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo and Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson, both of whom have long opposed fluoridation.

Recent studies have fueled skepticism about fluoride’s safety. A 2024 report by the National Toxicology Program found a consistent link between fluoride exposure and lower IQ in children. U.S. District Judge Edward Chen later ruled that current fluoridation levels pose an “unreasonable risk” to children, prompting the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reassess regulations.

University of Florida researcher Ashley Malin presented findings showing that pregnant women exposed to fluoridated water were more likely to have children with neurobehavioral issues. Ladapo, Florida’s top health official, has called fluoridation “public health malpractice,” citing risks of neurodevelopmental disorders.

A national movement gains momentum

Florida’s ban follows Utah’s lead, and the push against fluoridation isn’t limited to those two. At least 60 U.S. municipalities have already ended fluoridation, according to the Fluoride Action Network. Louisiana, Kentucky and Nebraska are considering bans or making fluoridation optional, while states like Hawaii and Oregon never mandated it.

Supporters of the bans argue that most developed nations – including 95 percent of Europe – reject water fluoridation, relying instead on toothpaste and dental treatments. Critics, however, warn that removing fluoride could disproportionately harm low-income families who rely on tap water for dental protection.

For residents in states still fluoridating water, experts recommend the following steps:

• Reverse osmosis filters: The most effective way to remove fluoride.
• Testing water: Home kits or lab tests can measure fluoride levels.
• Advocacy: Pressuring local officials to reconsider fluoridation policies.
• Fluoride-free dental products: Especially for children, whose developing brains may be most vulnerable.

At the federal level, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has called for a national fluoride ban, pointing out that it lowers IQ. DeSantis’ decision aligns with his broader skepticism of government-mandated health interventions, echoing debates over vaccines and pandemic policies.

Whether other red states follow Florida’s lead remains to be seen. Nevertheless, the Sunshine State’s fluoride ban marks a turning point in a decades-old public health strategy, and represents a victory for personal freedom.

Watch this video about drinking water fluoridation being a form of poisoning under the guise of “forced medicine.”

This video is from the Hyper X2119 channel on Brighteon.com.

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Sources include:

NaturalHealth365.com

NPR.org

USNews.com

Brighteon.com