Jan 30, 2025 · Two local dentists who helped sway approval for fluoride's use in Manatee County drinking water in 1991 returned to the County Commission chambers Tuesday to defend the ordinance they supported ...

Jan 30, 2025 · Manatee County officials will consider putting a stop to the county’s decades-long practice of adding fluoride to drinking water. Since the early 90s, the county has added the mineral to...

Jan 30, 2025 · Manatee County officials will consider putting a stop to the county’s decades-long practice of adding fluoride to drinking water. Since the early 90s, the county has added the mineral to tap water based on evidence that it protects teeth and supports dental health .

Jan 28, 2025 · Manatee County, like several Florida communities in recent months, plans to discuss whether to discontinue adding fluoride to its water supply. County commissioners placed the topic on the agenda for Tuesday’s meeting, citing recent guidance by Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo, who has discouraged local governments from fluoridating.

Jan 29, 2025 · Manatee County leaders plan to discuss the possibility of removing fluoride from the county’s drinking water Tuesday. Commissioner Amanda Ballard is calling for the county to stop adding...

Jan 27, 2025 · Manatee County commissioners will discuss rising concerns about potential health risks associated with fluoride in drinking water on Tuesday, and could soon heed guidance from Florida Surgeon...

Jan 22, 2025 · Manatee County official seeks removal of fluoride from drinking water. Manatee County fluoridates its water to around the 0.7 milligrams per liter recommended by the U.S. Department of...

Jan 28, 2025 · According to the agenda, Manatee commissioners will not take a vote or make a final decision about fluoride in the county’s drinking water, on Tuesday. They’ll discuss the topic during their...

Jan 31, 2025 · Imagine the surprise of Manatee County commissioners beginning a discussion on ending fluoridation and learning from staff that its system hasn’t worked since 2021 and no fluoride has been added since.

Jan 27, 2025 · Manatee County commissioners will discuss rising concerns about potential health risks associated with fluoride in drinking water on Tuesday, and could soon heed guidance from Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo that calls for an end to the longstanding practice of adding fluoride to drinking water.