In a bold move that echoes a national shift in public health policy, the Florida Senate Agriculture Committee has approved a bill that could soon make the Sunshine State the second in the U.S.—after Utah—to ban the use of fluoride in public water supplies.
The proposed legislation, HB 700, sponsored by Senator Keith Truenow (R-Tavares), would prevent public water systems from adding any chemical “primarily for health-related purposes.” That means fluoride—long added to water in the name of dental health—could soon be banned across Florida.
“We want to give those choices back to the people,” said Sen. Truenow. “Right now, if someone doesn’t want to consume fluoride, they really can’t opt out.”
The bill’s momentum underscores growing skepticism about water fluoridation—a practice dating back to the 1940s that’s now facing pushback across the country.
Why This Matters: Fluoride’s Rising Controversy
Supporters of the ban cite mounting research that links fluoride exposure to a range of health concerns, particularly for vulnerable populations like children, the elderly, and those with nutritional deficiencies. Several studies, including from Canada and Mexico, have shown a potential link between prenatal fluoride exposure and lower IQ scores in children, along with increased risks of ADHD and cognitive delays.
Critics of forced fluoridation also point out that personal healthcare choices should never be made at the community level. When fluoride is added to the water supply, residents have no way to opt out—regardless of their health needs or preferences.
Health organizations, including the Florida Dental Association, continue to defend water fluoridation, citing its benefits in cavity prevention. But even among dental professionals, the conversation is shifting, especially with the abundance of fluoride available today in toothpaste, mouthwash, and other topical treatments.
Florida May Be Next—But You Don’t Have to Wait in Tampa
While lawmakers in Tallahassee debate fluoride policy, homeowners in Tampa don’t have to wait on the government to make a change.
If you want fluoride-free water in your home today, all it takes is one call to the plumbing experts at Cass Plumbing.
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How Cass Plumbing Can Help You Remove Fluoride
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Take Control of Your Water—Before the State Does
Florida may be on the verge of joining Utah in banning fluoride—but you don’t need to wait for bureaucrats in Tallahassee to decide what’s best for your family. You have the power to act today.
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Don’t let uncertainty over state policy delay your peace of mind. Whether fluoride is banned next month or next year, you can have fluoride-free water right now—thanks to the trusted professionals at Cass Plumbing.
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