AL HB224

Public water systems must provide written notice to the State Health Officer at least 90 days before making any permanent change to fluoridation status, including discontinuing fluoridation or reducing fluoride below CDC-recommended optimal levels.

Notice must include the proposed date of change, reasons for the change, and all communities affected by the change.

Water systems that fail to provide proper notification must resume fluoridation to previous levels until the State Health Officer receives notice.

Temporary discontinuances due to equipment failure, maintenance, replacement, chemical shortages, or placing water sources offline are exempt from notification requirements.

The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.