Board member Jarvis Patton suggests creating an internal legal department to cut costs, but board delays action until a new CEO is appointed.

The Birmingham Water Works Board gave a contract worth more than $3 million to its longtime lawyer just before it ceased to exist. Just one day before Gov. Kay Ivey signed a law kicking them out ...

Birmingham Real-Time News Birmingham mayor urges solidarity as city takes new water works board law to federal court Updated: May. 22, 2025, 10:50 a.m. | Published: May. 22, 2025, 7:10 a.m.

The latest investigation centers around a former employee in the utility’s distribution department, according to a statement ...

Five counties rely on the Birmingham Water Works Board. Over 40% of customers are concentrated in the city of Birmingham, and 91% are in Jefferson County.

Five counties rely on the Birmingham Water Works Board, but over 40% of the utility's 770,000 customers are concentrated in the city of Birmingham, and 91% are in Jefferson County.

privacy policy Five counties rely on the Birmingham Water Works Board. Over 40% of customers are concentrated in the city of Birmingham, and 91% are in Jefferson County.

Five counties rely on the Birmingham Water Works Board. Over 40% of customers are concentrated in the city of Birmingham, and 91% are in Jefferson County. The new system would give more weight to ...