What changed
Florida's Senate Bill 700 took effect on July 1, 2025, and prohibits certain additives in public water, including fluoride. PBCWUD's 2025 report says the county discontinued fluoride before that date. The fluoride figures in the 2025 report come from triennial sampling in 2023, when fluoride was still added, so they do not reflect today's water. The next round of sampling will show natural levels.
If you have questions about the change, PBCWUD Customer Service is at 561-740-4600.
Reading the 2023 numbers
The eastern table shows fluoride from 0.738 to 0.898 ppm in 2023, while it was being added. Those numbers are useful as history, not as a guide to what is in your tap now. If you want a current reading, a certified lab can test it.
Ways to reduce fluoride at home
- Reverse osmosis, certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for fluoride on specific models, is the common under-sink choice.
- Activated alumina is used in some dedicated filters.
- Standard carbon pitchers and fridge filters are generally not designed for fluoride.
Always check the exact model's listing.
Keep in mind that RO reduces most dissolved minerals, not just fluoride. That is why Living Water's alkaline RO adds minerals back after the membrane. If fluoride is your only reason to consider RO, weigh it against the other benefits you want, such as taste and fewer dissolved solids, before deciding.
Questions to ask any seller: which certification lists fluoride for this exact model, how often are the relevant stages replaced, and does it treat one faucet or the whole house?
Whichever method you choose, filters only perform within their rated capacity. Note the replacement dates and stick to them, the same advice PBCWUD gives for every filter cartridge in the home.
A neutral position
Living Water does not take a side on fluoride. Questions about fluoride and dental health belong with your dentist or doctor. This page explains what changed in the county's water and how home equipment works.
Private wells
On a private well, county data does not apply. Natural fluoride in groundwater varies, so a lab test is the only way to know your level. See well water in Royal Palm Beach.
Where RO fits
An under-sink alkaline RO treats drinking and cooking water at one faucet and adds minerals back for taste. Compare in best drinking water system for a Royal Palm Beach home. Call, text or WhatsApp (305) 793-5974.
Updated 2026-10-17 · Living Waters · Jorge Canela, Water Quality Specialist