Birmingham’s fluoride saga: water stop happened years earlier with no notice
TL;DR
CAW announced it had stopped adding fluoride to Birmingham’s water, but it later emerged that three plants had discontinued fluoridation as early as 2023-2024, with no public notice. The city has sued to resume fluoridation while health groups reiterate its dental benefits and call for transparency.
- Water utility announces it’s ditching fluoride—then reveals it did so years ago Ars Technica
- Some Alabama residents learn they haven't had fluoride in their water for years NBC News
- Judge sides with Birmingham, orders Central Alabama Water to restart fluoride for now AL.com
- Temporary Restraining Order Issued in Birmingham Water Fluoridation Dispute WBMA
- Judge orders Central Alabama Water to restore fluoride amid legal battle with Birmingham WVTM
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