Utah to ban fluoride in public water systems

Utah Governor Spencer Cox said he will sign a bill banning fluoride in public water systems. The law, set to take effect in May, will make it the first state with such a ban.

Cox stated half of Utah already lacks fluoride in its water, with no major dental differences reported.

Public health experts warn fluoride reduces tooth decay by 25%, according to the CDC.

Critics argue that fluoride poses neurodevelopmental risks and that necessary amounts are already available in dental products.

The American Dental Association urged Cox to veto the bill, citing fluoride as a key preventive health measure.