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Fluoride in Drinking Water

Fluoride is a chemical compound added to water supplies for dental health benefits, though some prefer to remove it.

4.0 mg/L
EPA Action Level
F⁻
Chemical Formula
10-20%
FL Homes Affected

Health Effects

Short-term Effects

  • Stomach upset (high doses)
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting (excessive intake)
  • Diarrhea

Long-term Effects

  • Dental fluorosis
  • Skeletal fluorosis (very high levels)
  • Thyroid dysfunction (controversial)
  • Bone problems (excessive exposure)

Common Sources

1
Municipal water fluoridation
2
Natural geological deposits
3
Dental products
4
Industrial processes
5
Phosphate fertilizers

Detection & Testing

Ion-selective electrodes

Laboratory analysis

Fluoride test kits

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Removal & Treatment Methods

Reverse Osmosis

Effectiveness 95%

Most effective method for fluoride removal

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Activated Alumina

Effectiveness 90%

Specialized media for fluoride removal

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Distillation

Effectiveness 98%

Removes fluoride through evaporation process

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Regulations & Standards

EPA Regulations

EPA maximum allowable level is 4.0 mg/L, optimal level 0.7 mg/L

Action Level: 2.0 mg/L
Prevalence in FL: 10-20% of homes

Take Action

Protect your family from fluoride exposure with proper filtration.

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Related Contaminants

Chlorine

Both are added chemicals in water treatment

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Lead

Both can affect dental and bone health

Learn More →

Nitrates

Both can affect thyroid function

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