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EPA Reviews Fluoride Levels Amid Controversy Over Health Standards

1/29/2026

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has begun an expedited review of fluoride levels in drinking water to inform potential changes to fluoride standards under the Safe Drinking Water Act as part of the Trump administration's Make America Healthy Again agenda.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. opposes water fluoridation.
The American Dental Association supports fluoridation, citing its effectiveness in reducing tooth decay.
The EPA will accept public comments for 30 days.
The draft assessment will undergo peer review.

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has begun an expedited review of fluoride levels in drinking water to inform potential changes to fluoride standards under the Safe Drinking Water Act as part of the Trump administration's Make America Healthy Again agenda.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. opposes water fluoridation.
The American Dental Association supports fluoridation, citing its effectiveness in reducing tooth decay.
The EPA will accept public comments for 30 days.
The draft assessment will undergo peer review.