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This study aimed to (i) assess the fluoride concentrations in tap and bottled water consumed on S\u00e3o Miguel Island, (ii) confirm the accuracy of the labeling of fluoride levels on bottled water, and (iii) assess the fluoride daily intake and risk exposure and discuss the possible health effects in adults and children. Fluoride concentrations were measured in tap water (49 samples) and bottled water (23 samples) with a fluoride ion-selective electrode. The fluoride concentration was above the recommended limit in tap water from Sete Cidades (1.71 mg\/L), in bottled waters n\u00ba 5 and 7 from category C (2.05 \u00b1 0.04 mg\/L and 2.36 \u00b1 0.14 mg\/L, respectively), and in bottled water n\u00ba 5 from category D (1.92 \u00b1 0.03 mg\/L). Fluoride daily intake in children reached a maximum value in gasified water n\u00ba 7 (0.059 mg F\/day\/kg). The risk assessment evidenced that all the brands with over 1.2 mgF\/L might be a concern for potential non-cancer health effects, especially in adults. 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