Water utility announces it's ditching fluoride—then reveals it did so years ago

Judge orders Central Alabama Water to add fluoride

Birmingham successfully sued the utility after it abruptly halted fluoridation, arguing the sudden move violated a state notification law.

Fluoride quietly removed from Birmingham water years ago, officials face backlash

Folks residing in Birmingham, Alabama, recently learned that their drinking water would no longer contain fluoride.

Judge orders Central Alabama Water to restore fluoride amid legal battle with Birmingham

A Jefferson County judge on Monday ordered Central Alabama Water to restore fluoride to its drinking water supply, finding the utility likely violated state law when it abruptly stopped the process without required notice.

Water utility announces it's ditching fluoride—then reveals it did so years ago

The water utility highlighted unsubstantiated health concerns.

Judge to Weigh In on Request to Restrain Water Utility

Vestiges of the Birmingham Water Works Board have been scrubbed from the front of the administration building now occupied by Central Alabama Water. (Photo by Olivia McMurrey) Attorneys said they expect a judge to respond this week to a request for a temporary restraining order that could undo recent actions at Central Alabama Water and limit future moves. The request comes as part of a lawsuit two of the utility’s former board members filed las…