Fluoride in Florida Drinking Water
Florida has 19,917 public water systems. 13534 have recorded fluoride violations.
Total Systems
19,917
With Violations
13,534
EPA MCL
4
Population Served
22.3M
Fluoride in Florida: Key Facts
Total Water Systems
19,917
Systems with Violations
13,534
Lead Violations
105
Copper Violations
447
EPA Standard
4 mg/L
MCLG (goal): 4 mg/L
Water Systems with Violations in Florida
| System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| DLF PACKING FKA SUNBRITE CITRUS | 70 | 731 |
| ELDER SPRINGS MOBILE HOME PARK | 62 | 728 |
| BURNUP ; SIMS TELCOM OF FLA | 50 | 663 |
| KIDS PARADISE | 50 | 660 |
| LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTER | 120 | 634 |
| HAPPY HOMES MOBILE HOME PARK | 215 | 612 |
| RIVIERA BEACH UTILITY DISTRICT, CITY OF | 47K | 565 |
| LANCE WATER | 63 | 548 |
Health Effects of Fluoride Exposure
Dental fluorosis
Cosmetic tooth enamel changes at 2 mg/L+
Skeletal fluorosis
Bone damage with long-term exposure above 4 mg/L
At recommended levels (0.7 mg/L), fluoride benefits dental health
Dental fluorosis (cosmetic) at 2 mg/L. Skeletal fluorosis (bone damage) at 4 mg/L. Below 0.7 mg/L used for dental health.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there fluoride in Florida water?
Florida has 19,917 public water systems. 13534 have recorded fluoride violations based on EPA SDWIS data. If you are on a private well, your water is not covered by these regulations and should be tested independently.
How can I check my Florida water for fluoride?
Search for your water system using the WaterCheck system lookup, or contact your utility and request a copy of your Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). The CCR is published annually and lists all detected contaminants, their levels, and the EPA MCLs. For private wells, contact a state-certified lab for independent testing.
What is the EPA limit for fluoride?
The EPA Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for fluoride is 4 mg/L. Systems that exceed MCLs are required to notify customers and take corrective action.
Fluoride at a Glance
Source
Erosion of natural deposits; water additive to promote dental health; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories
How to Filter Fluoride
- +Reverse osmosis removes fluoride
- +Distillation removes fluoride
- +Standard carbon filters do NOT remove fluoride