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Central Alabama Ends Fluoridation Amid Health Concerns

3/28/2026

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Central Alabama Water halted fluoridation in its service area since 2023.
Residents learned last week, without public notification, that their drinking water would no longer contain fluoride.
The utility cited high maintenance costs, estimating over $3.7 million for repairs.
Public health advocates, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, urge continued fluoridation to prevent cavities, and critics such as former health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warn of health risks.

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Central Alabama Water halted fluoridation in its service area since 2023.
Residents learned last week, without public notification, that their drinking water would no longer contain fluoride.
The utility cited high maintenance costs, estimating over $3.7 million for repairs.
Public health advocates, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, urge continued fluoridation to prevent cavities, and critics such as former health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warn of health risks.