Some U.S. water systems are cutting back on fluoride because of a key chemical is in short supply. Israel is one of its main producers.
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The Environmental Protection Agency delays limits on PFAS in drinking water
Federal rules to reduce the levels of “forever chemicals” in drinking water are getting delayed.
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HHS will review guidance on the addition of fluoride to drinking water
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has blamed the addition of fluoride — a common, naturally occurring mineral — for a host of health issues. The CDC says the policy has reduced cavities by some 25%.
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Fluoride analysis triggers renewed debate over what levels are safe for kids
A new study suggests a link between high levels of fluoride and lowered IQ. It’s heating up arguments over fluoridating drinking water, which dentists say is critical for protecting teeth.
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How a California county got PFAS out of its drinking water
Water utilities across the country will have to comply with EPA limits on “forever chemicals” in drinking water by 2029. Orange County, Calif., got a head start.
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EPA puts limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
PFAS chemicals have been used for decades to waterproof and stain-proof consumer products and are linked to health problems.
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RI earns a failing grade in new report on lead in schools
The national study includes a report card that rates each state’s efforts to protect drinking water in schools.
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Advocates: EPA’s ‘PFAS Action Plan’ Falls Short For New Englanders Exposed To Chemicals
New England activists and lawmakers say the Environmental Protection Agency’s new plan to manage harmful PFAS chemicals isn’t aggressive enough.
