Florida Becomes Second State to Ban Fluoride in Public Water
In a bold move hailed by advocates of personal choice and medical transparency, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed into law a measure that will ban the addition of fluoride to public water systems across the state. The decision, part of the broader Florida Farm Bill, will take effect on July 1, making Florida the second state in the nation to end water fluoridation, following Utah • Full Story
Although the bill does not explicitly mention fluoride, it bans “certain additives” in municipal water systems—effectively halting the decades-long practice of automatic fluoridation, which DeSantis likened to “forced medication.”
“Yes, use fluoride for your teeth, that’s fine,” DeSantis said during the bill signing in Miami. “But forcing it into the water supply is basically forced medication on people. They don’t have a choice. That violates informed consent.”
The administration emphasized concerns over potential health risks, particularly to pregnant women and children, citing studies that suggest possible links between prenatal fluoride exposure and lower IQ scores in children.
DeSantis’s message was clear: Floridians should be able to choose what they consume, and the government should not mandate ingestion of a chemical—even one touted as safe by many in the medical community.
“There’s nothing preventing you from adding fluoride to your own water at home if you believe in its benefits,” the governor added. “But the state should not decide that for everyone.”
While critics, including Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, have voiced concerns—claiming the move disregards mainstream medical guidance—DeSantis doubled down on his administration’s stance of health freedom and individual responsibility.
Florida’s move is part of a growing trend challenging long-standing public health policies. Utah implemented a similar ban earlier this year, and other states including Kentucky, Massachusetts, and North Carolina are reportedly considering similar measures.
Although organizations such as the CDC and the American Dental Association continue to support fluoridation as a method to prevent tooth decay, many argue that it’s time to reevaluate policies written in the 20th century—especially in an age when alternatives like toothpaste, fluoride rinses, and better dental hygiene are widely accessible.
In banning fluoride from public water, DeSantis has once again positioned Florida as a leader in medical choice and government accountability—championing the belief that health decisions belong in the hands of individuals, not bureaucrats.
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