/tags/drinking-water drinking water en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:54:55 GMT /environment/2025-12-10/drinking-recycled-water-in-florida-the-day-will-come As of this year, Florida rules allow for reclaimed water, or recycled wastewater, to be treated and distributed for drinking. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:54:55 GMT /environment/2025-12-10/drinking-recycled-water-in-florida-the-day-will-come Molly Duerig /development/2025-09-09/riviera-beach-launches-400-million-water-plant Riviera Beach leaders took a major step last month to launch construction of a $400 million water plant and to shore up its faltering drinking water system. Last year, the city was fined more than $1.2 million for violating Florida Department of Health water standards. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 19:00:00 GMT /development/2025-09-09/riviera-beach-launches-400-million-water-plant Carolyn DiPaolo | Stet News /environment/2025-06-17/more-time-fewer-regulations-for-water-utilities-on-pfas The agency's announced changes will offer water utilities more flexibility to comply with regulations, but could come at a cost to public and environmental health. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:13:00 GMT /environment/2025-06-17/more-time-fewer-regulations-for-water-utilities-on-pfas Molly Duerig /health/2025-04-30/ban-fluoride-from-public-water-systems Florida is poised to become the second state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, over the concerns of dentists and public health advocates who say the mineral is a safe, effective way to protect people of all ages from developing cavities. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 13:44:39 GMT /health/2025-04-30/ban-fluoride-from-public-water-systems Kate Payne | Associated Press/Report for America /health/2025-04-01/fluoride-water-miami-dade-vote The measure passed by an 8-2 vote, but County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava could opt to veto the measure in the next 10 days. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 23:20:36 GMT /health/2025-04-01/fluoride-water-miami-dade-vote Julia Cooper /health/2025-03-11/florida-surgeon-general-fluoride-water Ladapo appeared before Miami Dade County’s committee on safety and health Tuesday, alongside University of Florida professor Ashley J. Malin— whose research focuses on the potential negative effects of fluoride— and two dentists to speak against fluoride in local water supplies. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:45:25 GMT /health/2025-03-11/florida-surgeon-general-fluoride-water Julia Cooper /environment/2024-04-11/how-new-federal-regulations-on-forever-chemicals-in-drinking-water-impact-floridians The Miami area has had the highest documented levels of PFAS chemicals in Florida drinking water. Although the Tampa region is much lower, utilities will likely need to take action. Thu, 11 Apr 2024 14:53:25 GMT /environment/2024-04-11/how-new-federal-regulations-on-forever-chemicals-in-drinking-water-impact-floridians Jessica Meszaros /environment/2024-01-15/south-florida-events-climate-change-water-quality SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± is starting the new year with its participation in two public events this month to explore the local impact of climate change and water quality in South Florida. Mon, 15 Jan 2024 20:07:45 GMT /environment/2024-01-15/south-florida-events-climate-change-water-quality Sergio R. Bustos /environment/2024-01-15/south-florida-can-i-drink-tap-water-quality Clean water is essential to daily life, yet it's easy to take it for granted. Here are some ways to check your water quality in South Florida. Mon, 15 Jan 2024 20:04:05 GMT /environment/2024-01-15/south-florida-can-i-drink-tap-water-quality Alyssa Ramos /transportation-development/2023-09-18/zephyrhills-growth-water-woes Pasco County's largest city has taken the unprecedented step of halting growth for the next year as it tries to figure out how to reduce how much water it uses. Mon, 18 Sep 2023 21:02:33 GMT /transportation-development/2023-09-18/zephyrhills-growth-water-woes Steve Newborn