Central Alabama Water: Fluoride Scandal Uncovered

0:00Central Alabama water recently announced it would stop adding fluoride to its drinking water, citing operational, safety, and financial reasons. But records show three of its four filter plants. The Putnam, Carson, and Western plants had already quit doing so years earlier. Putnam stopped in January 2023, Carson in August 2023, and Western in March 2024. A spokesperson admitted that pretty much no one in the Birmingham area has had fluoride in their water for years. This revelation came to light this week. Sparking questions about why the utility kept it quiet for so long. Local lawmakers and leaders are now demanding answers. State Representative Juandolin Javan has called for a deeper investigation. Word the utility might be hiding more issues. Others point out that even the plants themselves weren't told about problems with the fluoride equipment until much later. Key questions remain unanswered, including whether customers were billed for fluoride that wasn't being delivered, who knew the systems were broken,

1:02and why it wasn't shared publicly. The utility has the quiet interviews and hasn't responded to emails. As concerns mount over trust in the water supply, officials plan to keep pushing for transparency to uncover the full story. You've been listening to Birmingham News today, AI-powered local news.