The fluoride status of Narrandera's public water supply, who decides, and how to check it yourself. Page last updated 6 November 2026.
Natural fluoride in the supply, no supplementation.
Without fluoridated water, dental guidelines put more weight on fluoride toothpaste, diet and regular check-ups. Your supply does carry some natural fluoride. 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.
About 0.7 mg/L natural (2014), according to NSW Health committee minutes, May 2014. Fluoridated supplies in Australia target 0.6 to 1.1 mg/L, and the health guideline maximum is 1.5 mg/L.
Never dosed.
Fluoride isn't added, but it occurs naturally in Narrandera's water. Natural fluoride in the supply, no supplementation.
Councils apply, NSW Health approves. Only the Health Secretary can approve stopping.
Look up Narrandera 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.