California Defends Fluoride in Drinking Water Amid EPA Review

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to advise the CDC to stop recommending fluoridation in drinking water, coinciding with the EPA's announcement to review potential health risks associated with fluoride. This decision follows mounting scrutiny of fluoride's safety, particularly after studies linked high levels of exposure to decreased IQ in children. Kennedy's advocacy has prompted the EPA to reconsider its regulations under the Safe Drinking Water Act. Meanwhile, Utah has become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, a move that has raised concerns among health organizations about potential adverse effects on low-income communities. The EPA Administrator emphasized the importance of an objective evaluation of new scientific information regarding fluoride. The ongoing discourse reflects a growing debate on public health and the safety of chemical additives in drinking water.