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California Federal Court Orders EPA to Strengthen Fluoride Regulations in Drinking Water

Sep 25, 2024, 06:06 PM

A federal court in California has ruled against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), ordering the agency to strengthen regulations on fluoride levels in drinking water. The court found that the current levels of fluoride pose an unreasonable risk to the intellectual development of children, specifically lowering their IQs. This decision follows seven years of legal action pursued by various groups, including the Fluoride Action Network. The ruling, issued on Tuesday by Judge Edward Chen, could potentially lead to the end of water fluoridation practices in the United States. Judge Edward Chen issued the ruling, emphasizing the need for the EPA to address these health risks.