The fluoride status of Tennant Creek's public water supply, who decides, and how to check it yourself. Page last updated 6 November 2026.
Supplies south of Elliott have natural fluoride.
Power and Water blends bores at Tennant Creek to keep natural fluoride under the guideline value.
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: No Act. 2010 Health policy.
Who decides: Power and Water, by policy (towns over 600 people).
Coverage: about 70% added, plus ~9% natural (2012). First fluoridated: Darwin, 1972.
Never added.
Fluoride isn't added, but it occurs naturally in Tennant Creek's water. Supplies south of Elliott have natural fluoride.
Power and Water, by policy (towns over 600 people).
Look up Power and Water'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.