Legislature Alabama House passes bill to reshape the Birmingham Water Works Board SB330 will shift Birmingham Water Works control to a state board, sparking controversy over local governance. Mary Claire WootenMay 2, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | SB330 is political overreach disguised as reform Under the guise of reform, SB330 hands power over Birmingham’s water to white suburbs and silences ratepayer voices. Bill BrittApril 30, 2025
Legislature Opinion | Alabama Lawmakers: Why we must reform the Birmingham Water Works Board Water is one of the most important resources we have. Water utility companies are at the heart of public health sustainability as they provide... Jabo WaggonerApril 22, 2025
Local news Woodfin appoints Drs. Andre McShan, Monique Gardner Witherspoon to Water Works Board Their terms will officially begin on January 1. StaffNovember 27, 2024
News Birmingham Water Works begins bold overhaul to fix long-standing problems Under new board leadership, bold changes are finally taking place. Bill BrittOctober 14, 2024
Local news Mashonda Taylor appointed to Birmingham Water Works Board Taylor’s appointment fills a vacancy on the board and is effective immediately. StaffJanuary 25, 2023
Courts Groups appeal dismissal of waterworks lawsuit The environmentalists argue in their filing to the appeals court that their case against the Birmingham Water Works Board should be reinstated. Brandon MoseleyJuly 1, 2021
Local news Groups sue Birmingham Water Works Board over land critical to city’s water supply The lawsuit seeks a court order for the water board to meet the terms of a 2001 settlement agreement and permanently protect the lands. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 9, 2021
Corruption Former Birmingham Water Works contractors convicted on ethics violations Both men face up to 20 years in prison and fines up to $30,000 after admitting to a bribery scheme. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 19, 2021
News Birmingham mayor reappoints, adds two members to Birmingham Water Works Board The appointments of Lucien Blankenship and Chris Rice are effective immediately. John H. GlennJanuary 13, 2021