Federal Court Orders EPA to take Regulatory Action Addressing Fluoride Risk in Drinking Water
On September 24, a federal judge ordered EPA to take regulatory action to eliminate the “unreasonable risk” to the health of children posed by the practice of water fluoridation. The plaintiffs argued that fluoride poses risks to human health, particularly neurodevelopmental harm in children. The court found that the EPA had failed to adequately address these concerns under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). As a result, EPA will either appeal the decision or revisit its fluoride risk assessment. More information can be found here.
