Judge Orders EPA to Address Fluoride Risks in Drinking Water

A federal court mandates the EPA to regulate fluoride levels due to potential risks to children's intellectual development.

U.S. District Judge Edward Chen ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency must take action to mitigate the risks posed by fluoride in drinking water.
The decision follows mounting research suggesting a link between higher fluoride levels and reduced IQ in children.
The National Toxicology Program recently reported a connection between elevated fluoride exposure and lower IQ scores.
The EPA must now determine and implement measures to ensure safe fluoride levels in the water supply.
This ruling marks a significant shift in the decades-long debate over the safety and benefits of water fluoridation.