由于基础设施老化,成本和安全问题, 中央阿拉巴马水公司停止向自来水添加化物, 而这对水质没有影响. Central Alabama Water stops adding fluoride to tap water due to aging infrastructure, cost, and safety concerns, with no impact on water quality, while Hanover Borough delays decision amid public debate.

由于基础设施老化,安全风险和高成本, 中央阿拉巴马水务公司将停止向饮用水添加. Central Alabama Water will stop adding fluoride to drinking water due to aging infrastructure, safety risks, and high costs, citing no impact on water quality. 此举避免了400万美元的升级费用和25万美元的年度维护费用，官员们指出联邦层面并未强制氟化。 The move avoids $4 million in upgrades and $250,000 annual maintenance, with officials noting fluoridation is not federally required. 这种变化只影响补充,而不是整体治疗. The change affects only supplemental fluoride, not overall treatment. 由于健康风险和益处的持续争论, 汉诺威市议会在投票结果平成后推迟了对化物的决定. Meanwhile, Hanover Borough Council postponed its decision on fluoridation after a tied vote, opting for more public input and research amid ongoing debate over health risks and benefits.