Insidious EPA to appeal LIFE SAVING court ruling banning TOXIC FLUORIDE in U.S. drinking water
By sdwells // 2025-07-17
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In a controversial legal move, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will appeal a landmark federal court ruling that found current levels of water fluoridation pose a significant risk to children’s health. This decision, made by the solicitor general of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)—who reports to Pam Bondi and the White House—has sparked backlash from environmental groups and public health advocates who hoped the ruling would finally curb the decades-long practice of water fluoridation.
  • EPA to Appeal Landmark Fluoride Ruling: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, directed by the DOJ’s solicitor general, plans to appeal a federal court ruling that deemed current levels of water fluoridation an “unreasonable risk” to children’s health and required EPA action. The appeal will be filed on July 18 in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
  • Public Health Groups and Scientists Cite Fluoride Dangers: The court’s 80-page decision followed years of scientific review, including peer-reviewed studies linking fluoride exposure to reduced IQ and other health risks. Since the ruling, further studies have reinforced concerns, including a 2024 JAMA Pediatrics meta-analysis and a National Toxicology Program monograph.
  • Opposition from Advocacy Groups Grows: Groups like the Fluoride Action Network and Moms Against Fluoridation expressed deep disappointment over the EPA’s appeal, accusing the agency of protecting industry interests and ignoring mounting scientific evidence of harm, especially to children and pregnant women.
  • Communities Reject Fluoridation Amid Ongoing Debate: In response to the ruling, over 60 towns, counties, and two states — Utah and Florida — have voted to end fluoridation. Despite resistance from pro-fluoridation organizations and media campaigns, critics highlight that the fluoride used is an industrial byproduct, not a natural mineral, and provides limited dental benefits when ingested.

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In February 2024, U.S. District Judge Edward Chen ruled that the EPA must regulate fluoride in drinking water under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), citing scientific evidence that fluoride exposure at current levels is linked to reduced IQ in children. The judge’s 80-page decision was based on seven years of litigation, during which plaintiffs, including the Fluoride Action Network (FAN), Moms Against Fluoridation, and Food & Water Watch, argued the EPA had ignored fluoride’s risks and failed to protect public health. Despite the court's detailed findings, the EPA announced it will file an appeal on July 18, sending the case to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Supporting the EPA’s appeal are industry-aligned groups including the American Chemistry Council and the American Dental Association, which plan to file amicus briefs arguing in favor of continued fluoridation. FAN’s lead attorney, Michael Connett, criticized the decision, saying the EPA has chosen to defend a toxic practice rather than protect children. He highlighted that Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an outspoken opponent of fluoridation, does not have the authority to stop it—only the EPA does. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to recommend community water fluoridation at 0.7 mg/L, though the EPA allows up to 4.0 mg/L. Judge Chen found even the lower level to be hazardous based on peer-reviewed studies, including recent research from the National Toxicology Program and JAMA Pediatrics linking fluoride to IQ decline and neurobehavioral issues in children. Since the ruling, more than 60 towns, counties, and two states—Utah and Florida—have voted to stop fluoridating their water. This shift reflects growing public skepticism about the safety and necessity of adding fluoride to drinking water. Opponents argue the fluoride used is not naturally occurring but hydrofluorosilicic acid, a byproduct of phosphate fertilizer manufacturing, often classified as hazardous waste. When municipalities halt fluoridation, they face expensive disposal costs. Advocacy groups remain resolute. Moms Against Fluoridation condemned the appeal, calling fluoridation “a toxic legacy” akin to asbestos or lead. FAN’s executive director, Stuart Cooper, said the EPA treats fluoride as a “protected pollutant” due to the government’s historical promotion of its use. While the EPA’s decision to appeal may delay regulatory changes, plaintiffs vow to continue their fight. As Cooper emphasized, this case is precedent-setting—it marks the first time citizens sued the EPA under TSCA to force regulation of a widely used chemical. The outcome could have profound implications for both public health policy and government accountability. Don't let your government calcify your pineal gland, make your bones brittle, give you cancer and dementia, all because they put deadly fluoride in the drinking water without your consent. Now tune your food news frequency to FoodSupply.news and get updates on more junk science food stuff and tap water pollutants, like fluoride, that corporate America and the U.S. government loads the grocery store shelves and the tap water to drive up chronic diseases and disorders so Big Pharma can take your money. Sources for this article include: NaturalNews.com ChildrensHealthDefense.org    
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