The fluoride status of Marulan's public water supply, who decides, and how to check it yourself. Page last updated 6 November 2026.
Not fluoridated yet. Fluoride will be added at the new Marulan treatment plant.
Council endorsed fluoridation on 19 September 2023 with a 0.9 to 1.1 mg/L target. The $13.9m plant, sized for 9,000 people, was awarded to a contractor in November 2025.
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.
Fluoride will be added once Marulan's new water treatment plant opens. Council endorsed this in January 2026.
No. Fluoride is not added to Marulan's water. Not fluoridated yet. Fluoride will be added at the new Marulan treatment plant.
Councils apply, NSW Health approves. Only the Health Secretary can approve stopping.
Look up Goulburn Mulwaree 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.
No. Boiling leaves the fluoride behind and slightly concentrates it. Reverse osmosis, distillation and activated alumina filters remove fluoride. Read more.