Florida has become the second state to officially ban fluoride in public water. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed SB 700, also known as the Florida Farm Bill, into law Thursday.

Florida’s groundwater supply is the primary source of drinking water for roughly 90 percent of the state’s 23 million inhabitants, and is vital for agricultural irrigation and power generation.

Florida Just Banned Fluoride From Public Water. Here’s What to Know. Medical experts have warned that ending fluoridation will have negative consequences for oral health.

Florida Dr. Joseph Ladapo speaks during a public event where Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he would sign a bill banning the use of fluoride in public water systems, Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in Miami.

Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo, in his guidance: "It is clear more research is necessary to address safety and efficacy concerns regarding community water fluoridation.

Florida is already one of several states that has taken steps to remove fluoride from its water, amid the new Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 's vocal criticism of water fluoridation.

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) has announced a partnership with the University of Florida (UF) to champion resilient homebuilding practices aimed at combating water intrusion ...

The bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, most often causes infection through open wounds and the consumption of undercooked or raw seafood.

Water conservation In Florida, water management districts are responsible for managing and regulating water resources, which include water supply, quality, and flood control. There are five water ...

If DeSantis, a Republican, signs the bill, Florida will become the second state to ban fluoride from water supplies. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, also a Republican, signed a bill in late March that ...