"In all, there is substantial and scientifically credible evidence establishing that fluoride poses a risk to human health; it is associated with a reduction in the IQ of children and is hazardous at dosages that are far too close to fluoride levels in the drinking water of the United States," the judge wrote in his ruling.
"The ruling by District Court Judge Edward Chen deals a blow to public health groups in the growing debate about whether the benefits of continuing to add fluoride to the water supply outweigh its risks," reporting the ongoing contention between public health benefits and potential risks.
"While Chen was careful to say that his ruling does not conclude with certainty that fluoridated water is injurious to public health, he said that evidence of its potential risk was now enough to warrant forcing the EPA to take action," highlighting the judge's cautious yet firm stance on the issue.
The judge's ruling cites a review by the National Institutes of Health's toxicology program finalized last month, which concluded that "higher levels" of fluoride is now linked to lowered IQ in children, indicating new evidence influencing the court's decision.
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