The city of Alabaster has made the decision to remove fluoride from its drinking water, effective immediately. This move comes after the Alabaster Water Board reviewed data and operational procedures, citing safety concerns for employees and the community as the primary reason.

Fluoride Debate

Fluoride has become a contentious issue in many American cities, with some arguing that it is essential for preventing tooth decay, while others claim that it can be toxic at certain levels. The Alabama Department of Public Health promotes and endorses community water fluoridation, but other states like Florida and Utah have removed the additive from their water supplies.

Earlier this year, NBC News reported that Birmingham area residents had fluoride removed from their water without public notice, prompting a lawsuit and a judge-ordered resumption of fluoridation. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers a tool to check the fluoride status of local water supplies.

Original reporting: The Tuscaloosa Thread — read the source article.