Last week, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 700, a sweeping piece of legislation that includes a new statewide policy prohibiting the addition of fluoride to municipal public drinking water systems, effective July 1, 2025.
As a result, the City of Daytona Beach will cease fluoridation of its drinking water on that date. While city ordinance No. 65-05, adopted by voter referendum in 1965 and reaffirmed by resolution No. 65-252, requires fluoridation, the new state law preempts and overrides this local mandate.
What this means for residents:
- Fluoride will no longer be added to city water beginning July 1, 2025.
- This change is mandated by state law, not a decision by the City Commission.
The city remains committed to producing high-quality, safe drinking water and will comply fully with all applicable state and federal regulations.