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Judge Rules Against Birmingham, Fluoride Out of Water
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Jefferson County Judge Rules in Favor of Central Alabama Water, Halting Fluoride Addition to Water Supply
A Jefferson County judge has sided with Central Alabama Water, ruling that the utility can stop adding fluoride to the water supply. The decision comes after Birmingham filed a lawsuit in March, arguing that the early press release announcing the stoppage was a public health risk. The judge, however, deemed it a clumsy technical violation, not malicious, and found no legal grounds to intervene. The ruling has sparked strong reactions, with Birminghams mayor accusing the utility of playing politics and city lawyers painting their hands as filthy for poor maintenance. The utility explained that their four plants had outdated fluoride equipment, costing millions to fix. The judge criticized past leaders for not addressing the issue sooner, noting that legal fees could have covered the repairs. The decision has left many questioning the leadership in Birminghams hometown, accused of being caught in politics instead of addressing real issues like old pipes and public trust.
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