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Is there fluoride in Condobolin water?

The fluoride status of Condobolin's public water supply, who decides, and how to check it yourself. Page last updated 6 November 2026.

Fluoride added
Yes. Fluoride is added to Condobolin's water.

Stopped March 2024, recommenced 22 May 2025 with a new system.

Recently changed
Water supplier
Lachlan Shire
State
New South Wales
Target dose if added
0.6-1.1 mg/L
Source
Council and state health data
Local context

Condobolin compared with nearby supplies

In the news

Condobolin 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

Condobolin fluoride history

  1. Mar 2024Dosing stops.
  2. 22 May 2025Dosing recommences with a new system.
What it means for you

Living with fluoridated water in Condobolin

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.

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

Lake CargelligoNo fluoride added · 76 kmForbesFluoride added · 86 kmWest WyalongFluoride added · 92 kmParkesFluoride added · 95 kmGrenfellFluoride added · 130 kmNarromineNaturally occurring · 140 km
Common questions

Condobolin fluoride FAQ

Is Condobolin's fluoride status changing?

Dosing recommenced on 22 May 2025 with a new system, after stopping in March 2024.

Does Condobolin tap water have fluoride?

Yes. Fluoride is added to Condobolin's water. Stopped March 2024, recommenced 22 May 2025 with a new system.

Who decides whether fluoride is added in Condobolin?

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

How can I check the fluoride level in Condobolin?

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.