The fluoride status of Toowoomba's public water supply, who decides, and how to check it yourself. Page last updated 6 November 2026.
Dosed at Mt Kynoch since April 2010 (target 0.8 mg/L). Council voted to continue on 19 Feb 2013.
The state refused to let Toowoomba opt out in 2009. The $1.2m Mt Kynoch dosing plant excludes the town's bore supplies.
Since 2012, council after council has voted to stop. Gympie, Cooktown, Banana and Central Highlands are the latest. Both major parties have left it to local government.
While Queensland councils opt out, Western Australia has been quietly expanding. Here's every new fluoridated supply we've found.
Health authorities, including the NHMRC, recommend drinking fluoridated tap water to reduce tooth decay. Some residents prefer to reduce their intake, and that's a personal choice.
6 November 2026: Confirmed fluoridated (Mt Kynoch, since 2010).
Law: Water Fluoridation Act 2008 (amended 2012)
Who decides: Each council decides, since the 2012 handover. 16 of 77 still add it.
Coverage: about 72% of residents. First fluoridated: Mandated 2008.
Fluoridated since 2010.
Yes. Fluoride is added to Toowoomba's water. Dosed at Mt Kynoch since April 2010 (target 0.8 mg/L). Council voted to continue on 19 Feb 2013.
Each council decides, since the 2012 handover. 16 of 77 still add it.
Look up Toowoomba Regional 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.