SB180 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Paul Bussman
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2018
Title: Public water systems, notification to State Health Officer required when changes made to fluoride levels
Summary: Requires public water systems to notify the State Health Officer at least 90 days before making permanent changes to fluoride levels in the water.
What This Bill Does
If a public water system plans to permanently change its fluoridation status (including stopping fluoridation or reducing fluoride below CDC's optimal level), it must send written notice to the State Health Officer at least 90 days before the change and include the proposed date, reasons, and all affected communities. If a system fails to provide the required notice, it must resume fluoridation at the previous level until proper notice is given. Temporary, unavoidable interruptions due to things like equipment failure or maintenance are exempt from the notice requirement. The act takes effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects
Public water systems that fluoridate their water, who must provide advance written notice and include specific details when changing fluoride levels.
State Health Officer and the communities served by the public water systems, who oversee and respond to these fluoridation change notices.

Key Provisions
Public water systems planning permanent changes to fluoridation must give written notice to the State Health Officer at least 90 days before starting the change.
The notice must include the proposed change date, reasons for the change, and all affected communities.
If a system fails to provide proper notice, it must resume fluoridation at the previous level until notice is provided.
Temporary discontinuations due to equipment failure, maintenance, shortages, or other unavoidable circumstances are exempt from the notification requirement.
The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Water and Sewer Systems