States Move to Ban Water Fluoridation (Utah and Florida Enacted Laws in 2025)

Following a 2024 federal court decision finding EPA's fluoride levels pose unreasonable risks to children's IQ, several states are banning water fluoridation. Utah became the first state to enact a statewide ban in March, followed by Florida in May. Additional legislation is pending in Nebraska and Louisiana. Meanwhile, over sixty communities serving 9 million people have ended fluoridation programs, despite continued support from dental and public health organizations.