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Is there fluoride in Gilgandra water?

The fluoride status of Gilgandra's public water supply, who decides, and how to check it yourself. Page last updated 6 November 2026.

No fluoride added
No. Fluoride is not added to Gilgandra's water.

Dosing system was discontinued. The 2025-26 plan budgets $130,000 to reintroduce fluoridation.

Change comingDosing was discontinued. Council's 2025-26 budget includes $130,000 to bring fluoride back.

Council's long-term financial plan includes a fluoridation budget line.

Water supplier
Gilgandra Shire Council
State
New South Wales
Target dose if added
0.6-1.1 mg/L
Water source
Nine artesian bores
Source
Gilgandra Shire LTFP 2025-26
Local context

Gilgandra compared with nearby supplies

In the news

Gilgandra in our reporting

Switched off: the NSW towns where fluoride quietly stopped

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.

What it means for you

Looking after teeth in Gilgandra without added fluoride

Without fluoridated water, dental guidelines put more weight on fluoride toothpaste, diet and regular check-ups. Some people prefer fluoride-free options.

Who decides

How fluoride is decided in New South Wales

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.

Nearby

Fluoride in nearby towns

DubboFluoride added · 60 kmNarromineNaturally occurring · 70 kmCoonabarabranNo fluoride added · 76 kmDunedooNaturally occurring · 78 kmCoonambleNo fluoride added · 88 kmBaradineNo fluoride added · 93 km
Common questions

Gilgandra fluoride FAQ

Is Gilgandra's fluoride status changing?

Dosing was discontinued. Council's 2025-26 budget includes $130,000 to bring fluoride back.

Does Gilgandra tap water have fluoride?

No. Fluoride is not added to Gilgandra's water. Dosing system was discontinued. The 2025-26 plan budgets $130,000 to reintroduce fluoridation.

Who decides whether fluoride is added in Gilgandra?

Councils apply, NSW Health approves. Only the Health Secretary can approve stopping.

How can I check the fluoride level in Gilgandra?

Look up Gilgandra Shire Council's annual drinking water quality report, which lists fluoride in mg/L by supply zone. You can also ask the utility for monthly readings.

Does boiling water remove fluoride?

No. Boiling leaves the fluoride behind and slightly concentrates it. Reverse osmosis, distillation and activated alumina filters remove fluoride. Read more.