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Is there fluoride in Lake Cargelligo water?

The fluoride status of Lake Cargelligo'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 Lake Cargelligo's water.

Started July 2020, stopped 12 Feb 2025 (operational issues). No restart found.

Dosing currently off
Water supplier
Lachlan Shire
State
New South Wales
Target dose if added
0.6-1.1 mg/L
History
Fluoridated July 2020 to February 2025
Water source
Lake Cargelligo Water Treatment Plant
Source
Lachlan Shire Council
Local context

Lake Cargelligo compared with nearby supplies

In the news

Lake Cargelligo 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.

Timeline

Lake Cargelligo fluoride history

  1. 20 Jul 2020Fluoridation begins.
  2. 12 Feb 2025Dosing stops because of operational issues.
What it means for you

Looking after teeth in Lake Cargelligo 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

CondobolinFluoride added · 76 kmHillstonNo fluoride added · 81 kmWest WyalongFluoride added · 104 kmGriffithFluoride added · 114 kmLeetonFluoride added · 139 kmForbesFluoride added · 153 km
Common questions

Lake Cargelligo fluoride FAQ

Is Lake Cargelligo's fluoride status changing?

Started July 2020, stopped 12 February 2025 because of operational issues. No restart announced.

Has Lake Cargelligo ever had fluoride added?

Fluoridated July 2020 to February 2025.

Does Lake Cargelligo tap water have fluoride?

No. Fluoride is not added to Lake Cargelligo's water. Started July 2020, stopped 12 Feb 2025 (operational issues). No restart found.

Who decides whether fluoride is added in Lake Cargelligo?

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

How can I check the fluoride level in Lake Cargelligo?

Look up Lachlan 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.

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.