In New York, 336 community water systems, out of a total of 2,790, have fluoridated water. These 336 community water systems provide water to more than 13 million people, or about 72% of all New Yorkers. Now the nation’s top health official, RFK Jr., is pushing for bans on water fluoridation, prompting pushback from many […]
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Welcome to the Fluoride Action Network News Archive. The FAN News Archive serves as an historical repository for fluoride news stories, positive or negative. Since FAN catalogs all news stories on fluoride, our news section remains a reliable database of all published fluoride news.
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NRDC to sue EPA over Toxic Hydrogen Fluoride — It Needs Your Input
The Natural Resources Defense Council or NRDC is preparing to sue the EPA over its failure to regulate the dangerous chemical HF. The NRDC is interested in talking to people living near HF-using refineries, asking for their stories on the matter. are interested in talking to people living near HF-using refineries, asking for their stories […]
Is it safe to drink treated water from rivers in Yellowstone National Park? Well, that depends on whether there are any nearby thermal features.
Yellowstone National Park has over 1,000 miles of trails and nearly 300 designated backcountry campsites, allowing people to venture beyond the main roads and boardwalks. The Yellowstone backcountry includes amazing forests, grasslands, mountains, rivers, waterfalls, thermal areas, and good opportunities to view wildlife! For those venturing into the backcountry for more than a day, a […]
Ocala issuing final vote on removal of fluoride from city’s water supply
The Ocala City Council will issue a final vote this week on an ordinance that would remove language from city code that calls for the addition of fluoride to the water supply. The ordinance will come before the council for the final decision during its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 17. The ordinance, which was […]
Madison Utilities to stop adding fluoride to water starting Monday
MADISON, Ala. (WHNT) — Madison Utilities will stop adding fluoride to the City’s water starting Monday. During a meeting on March 17, the Madison Utilities Board voted unanimously to stop adding additional fluoride as a part of the water treatment process. In a statement sent to News 19, the board said the decision was made […]
Pasco council members want fluoride out of city’s drinking water. What would it take?
Five Pasco council members are looking for a way to stop fluoride from being added to the city’s drinking water. Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral. Almost all water contains some fluoride. It was first added to Pasco’s water almost 30 years ago. Studies have shown it helps prevent cavities and promotes dental health. Now […]
Wyandotte to craft fluoride plan 10 years after removing it from drinking water
Overview: -Wyandotte responds to state environmental regulator’s report that identifies “deficiencies” in its drinking water system.-The city says it will craft a fluoride plan after dropping the additive from drinking water in 2015.-“There is no explicit statement in any consumer confidence report stating they ended fluoride treatment with no intention of ever restarting,” says drinking […]
Tampa Bay stops adding fluoride to drinking water
Why it matters: Dentists warn that ending water fluoridation leaves children in poor and rural areas with fewer tools to fight tooth decay. Fluoride is a mineral that repairs and prevents damage to teeth that bacteria cause in the mouth, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Catch up quick: The state Legislature […]
Lack of quorum stymies City of Crane fluoridation public meeting
The city of Crane will need to hold a second public hearing on water fluoridation following the lack of a quorum at a Monday, July 9 meeting. The city is considering changing their policy toward fluoride in the city’s water supply which requires a public hearing and vote by the Board of Alderman to align […]
Louisiana’s 2025 legislative session ends with governor saying he plans to call a special session
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — With just minutes to spare, Louisiana lawmakers concluded the 2025 legislative session on Thursday — but, per usual, it ended with a bang. Before lawmakers could even walk out the Capitol doors, Gov. Jeff Landry said he planned to call a special session in the future, with the hopes of […]