Judge lets Birmingham water utility end fluoridation
A judge said the utility had met notice requirements and could not safely restore fluoride before June, describing the development as "an absolute shame."
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Alabama House passes bill to reshape the Birmingham Water Works Board
SB330 will shift Birmingham Water Works control to a state board, sparking controversy over local governance.
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See recent postsSB330 is political overreach disguised as reform
Under the guise of reform, SB330 hands power over Birmingham’s water to white suburbs and silences ratepayer voices.
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See recent postsAlabama Lawmakers: Why we must reform the Birmingham Water Works Board
Water is one of the most important resources we have. Water utility companies are at the heart of public health sustainability as they provide communities access to reliable distribution of a substance critical to life itself.
Woodfin appoints Drs. Andre McShan, Monique Gardner Witherspoon to Water Works Board
Their terms will officially begin on January 1.
November 27, 2024
Birmingham Water Works begins bold overhaul to fix long-standing problems
Under new board leadership, bold changes are finally taking place.
Mashonda Taylor appointed to Birmingham Water Works Board
Taylor’s appointment fills a vacancy on the board and is effective immediately.
January 25, 2023
Groups appeal dismissal of waterworks lawsuit
The environmentalists argue in their filing to the appeals court that their case against the Birmingham Water Works Board should be reinstated.
Groups sue Birmingham Water Works Board over land critical to city’s water supply
The lawsuit seeks a court order for the water board to meet the terms of a 2001 settlement agreement and permanently protect the lands.
Former Birmingham Water Works contractors convicted on ethics violations
Both men face up to 20 years in prison and fines up to $30,000 after admitting to a bribery scheme.