The fluoride status of Corowa's public water supply, who decides, and how to check it yourself. Page last updated 6 November 2026.
Results show about 0.05 mg/L, natural background only. No evidence fluoride has ever been added; the community voted against it in 1998.
A local letter to the Border Mail records the Corowa community voting against fluoridation in 1998.
Without fluoridated water, dental guidelines put more weight on fluoride toothpaste, diet and regular check-ups. Some people prefer fluoride-free options.
7 November 2026: Corrected: we previously suggested dosing had stopped. Evidence shows Corowa was never fluoridated.
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.
0.05 mg/L (March 2025), natural background, according to Federation Council results, Mar 2025. Fluoridated supplies in Australia target 0.6 to 1.1 mg/L, and the health guideline maximum is 1.5 mg/L.
No. Fluoride is not added to Corowa's water. Results show about 0.05 mg/L, natural background only. No evidence fluoride has ever been added; the community voted against it in 1998.
Councils apply, NSW Health approves. Only the Health Secretary can approve stopping.
Look up Federation 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.