Hillsborough Commission keeps fluoride in water

Hillsborough commission votes to keep fluoride in drinking water
The latest fight to remove fluoride from drinking water arrived in one of Florida’s biggest counties on Wednesday but was pushed back in a close vote. Keeping fluoride out of drinking water has quickly become a priority once again for Republicans across the state and nation.
Hillsborough opts against removing fluoride from drinking water
Hillsborough commissioners shot down a motion to remove fluoride from the county's drinking water. Why it matters: Conservatives have fashioned fluoride into an issue of medical freedom, leading communities across Florida and the nation to halt the practice of adding the mineral to drinking water.
Hillsborough commissioners debate about keeping fluoride in the water
A decades old debate over fluoride in drinking water has resurfaced in Hillsborough County. Commissioners voted on whether to remove fluoride from the public water supply with supporters calling it a public health necessity and opponents warning of potential risk.
Fluoride stays in Hillsborough County water after tie vote by Commissioners
Water in Hillsborough County will continue to have fluoride. This comes after a tie vote from the county commission Wednesday on a mineral that’s received national attention. Hillsborough County Commissioner Joshua Wostal raised the issue at a meeting.
Lee County ends fluoridation while Hillsborough decides to keep its water supply status quo
Dozens of Florida municipalities have decided to stop adding floride to its drinking water over concerns the practice may affect the cognitive ability of kids.
Hillsborough Commission keeps fluoride in water after vote to remove it fails
Hillsborough County will not follow the examples of some other communities in the state and will keep fluoride in the drinking water, at least for now.
Hillsborough County declines to remove fluoride from drinking water supply
The recent string of Florida cities and counties removing fluoride from their drinking water got interrupted Wednesday when a proposal to do the same in Hillsborough County died. County commissioners deadlocked in a 3-3 tie (the seventh member of the board,
Fluoride in drinking water: Hillsborough County next on list to debate taking it out
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that dissolves in water. But, is any amount in our water actually safe? Hillsborough County is now talking about it.
Hillsborough County commissioners vote to keep fluoride in water
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A decades-old debate over fluoride in drinking water has resurfaced in Hillsborough County. Commissioners voted on whether to remove fluoride from the public water supply, with supporters calling it a public health necessity, and opponents warning of potential risk.
Hillsborough commissioners to take up removing fluoride from drinking water
Leaders in Hillsborough County are expected to talk on Wednesday about a hot-button issue: removing fluoride from drinking water.
Hillsborough leaders consider removal of fluoride in drinking water
Commissioners in Hillsborough County are set to discuss ending the practice of adding fluoride to tap water, on Wednesday.
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Hillsborough's drinking water will remain fluoridated
Moves to remove fluoride from public water supplies will also soon be on tap in Clearwater and Manatee County.