Pinellas County to stop adding fluoride to water after new state law

Pinellas County to stop adding fluoride to water after new state law

Previous coverage: DeSantis signs bill in Dade City banning fluoride in tap water PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Pinellas County will stop adding fluoride to its water supply by July 1, the county announced on Thursday. Gov. DeSantis signed a law on May 15 requiring the removal of the mineral and other additives from state water supplies. DeSantis signs fluoride ban bill in Dade City concerning dentists The county has been adding fluoride …

Pinellas County Utilities to stop adding fluoride to drinking water in July

Pinellas County Commissioners said Pinellas County Utilities will stop adding fluoride to drinking water by July 2025.The county is making the change to comply with the new Florida law that bans the addition of fluoride to public drinking water. Gov. DeSantis signed the bill into law in May 2025, making Florida the second state to ban fluoride in drinking water.We remain dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality water to all of ou…