Utah Bans Fluoride in Public Water Systems

Utah becomes the first state in the U.S. to ban adding fluoride to public drinking water systems, influenced by the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement. Critics argue the risks of ingesting fluoride outweigh the dental benefits. Health officials and lawmakers have differing opinions on the matter.

Ban on Fluoride in Utah's Public Water Systems

Utah becomes the first state to ban fluoride in public water systems, citing concerns about potential negative impacts on health, particularly children's neurodevelopment.

Fluoride Ban in Utah

Utah becomes the first state to ban fluoride in public water systems.

Utah's Potential Ban on Fluoride in Public Water Systems

Utah is set to become the first state to ban fluoride in public water systems if Governor Spencer Cox signs a bill prohibiting the addition of the mineral. The bill comes amidst controversy over fluoride's health effects, with some studies linking it to lower IQ scores in children.