Birmingham Water Works employees under criminal investigation for alleged $2 million copper theft

A criminal investigation is underway following allegations that Birmingham Water Works Board (BWWB) employees stole and profited from the resale of copper and related property.

WBRC reports that an internal investigation by the utility revealed a group of employees who allegedly colluded to bypass internal security procedures and inventory controls. A source told the outlet the stolen materials could be worth as much as $2 million, although police have not confirmed the estimated value.

Birmingham Water Works General Manager Mac Underwood issued a statement to WBRC about the allegations.

“The executive team of the Birmingham Water Works (BWW) investigated allegations of theft within the system’s warehouse. We reported the issue to law enforcement and will continue to work with authoriti