Fort Worth Halts Fluoride, Awaits EPA Review

0:00Fort Worth ain't messing with his drinking water fluoride levels right now. City staff say they'll stick to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recommended 0.7 milligrams per liter until federal. Officials weigh in after the Environmental Protection Agency's toxicity check. The EPA review kicked off from an August 2024 National Toxicology Program report linking super high fluoride over 1.5. Milligrams per liter to lower IQ scores and kids. Meanwhile, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has been vocal against water fluoridation for years, calling out potential. Health risks. Local leaders like Council Member Hill push for more details back in February, but water director Chris Harder made it clear no changes without. Fresh federal guidance. This hits hard since it serves 1.5 million folks, including Fort Worth. And 33 wholesale customers across Tarrin County. Fluorides been added to community water since 1962 to fight

1:02tooth decay and Fort Worth jumped on board in 1965. Studies show it cuts cavities by up to 49% in young folks, though some spots like college station ditched to years ago. And states like Utah and Florida banded last year. Staff plans to brief the City Council once the EPA drops its report, mapping out any tweaks with time for reviews and public input, so keep an eye on how this federal call shakes out for our taps. This has been Dallas News Today, powered by AI.