The fluoride status of Bowral's public water supply, who decides, and how to check it yourself. Page last updated 6 November 2026.
Dosing 'temporarily paused' in July 2025 and still off in June 2026, awaiting approval for a new system. Includes Mittagong and Moss Vale.
The pause was promised to last 20 to 24 weeks. A contractor was engaged by March 2026 but work was awaiting state environmental approval.
In a state where only the Health Secretary can approve stopping fluoridation, Dubbo's supply went close to eight years without it. The fix is now months behind schedule.
Tweed went nine months without it. Bowral has had none since July 2025, Mudgee since 2020, Nyngan since 2015. Broken Hill is dosed on paper but barely registers. No council voted for any of this. Here's the list.
Without fluoridated water, dental guidelines put more weight on fluoride toothpaste, diet and regular check-ups. Some people prefer fluoride-free options.
Law: Fluoridation of Public Water Supplies Act 1957
Who decides: Councils apply, NSW Health approves. Only the Health Secretary can approve stopping.
Coverage: about 93% of residents (2017). First fluoridated: Yass, 1956.
Dosing 'temporarily paused' in July 2025 and still off in mid 2026, awaiting approval for a new system. Includes Mittagong and Moss Vale.
No. Fluoride is not added to Bowral's water. Dosing 'temporarily paused' in July 2025 and still off in June 2026, awaiting approval for a new system. Includes Mittagong and Moss Vale.
Councils apply, NSW Health approves. Only the Health Secretary can approve stopping.
Look up Wingecarribee Shire's annual drinking water quality report, which lists fluoride in mg/L by supply zone. You can also ask the utility for monthly readings.
No. Boiling leaves the fluoride behind and slightly concentrates it. Reverse osmosis, distillation and activated alumina filters remove fluoride. Read more.