A bill to ban the use of the mineral in public water passed the Florida House 88-27. It now awaits Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature.

Lawmakers in Florida gave final passage to a bill to ban fluoride in public water systems Tuesday, with the state House voting 88-27.

SB 700, also known as the Florida Farm Bill, doesn’t mention the word “fluoride,” but it would effectively ban the chemical compound by preventing “the use of certain additives in a water system.” The bill awaits Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature.

If DeSantis, a Republican, signs the bill, Florida will become the second state to ban fluoride from water supplies.

  • Ledericas@lemm.ee
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    13 hours ago

    mustard gas is not the same as chlorinated water, or even bleach and ammonia. its a different compound.

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      7 hours ago

      Chlorine gas was actually used in world war 1. It’s still a massive stretch to invoke that in relation to water treatment.

      It’s like invoking water boarding to say we shouldn’t have a water supply.