COLUMBIA, S.C. — A bill introduced by South Carolina lawmakers would prohibit utility companies from adding fluoride to public water systems, adding the state to a growing national debate over an additive that has been used in U.S. drinking water for decades.
The proposed legislation would ban fluoride from being added to any public water system in South Carolina. Supporters of the bill say the measure is intended to protect public health and ensure clean drinking water for residents.
One of the bill’s sponsors, Rep. Thomas Gilreath, said fluoride poses health risks and should not be added to drinking water…