The Daylesford-Hepburn Springs supply is not fluoridated. Central Highlands Water plans to fluoridate it by 2030 under the state's oral disease action plan.
Without fluoridated water, dental guidelines put more weight on fluoride toothpaste, diet and regular check-ups. Some people prefer fluoride-free options.
Law: Health (Fluoridation) Act 1973
Who decides: State government directs water corporations.
Coverage: about 90% of residents (2024). First fluoridated: Bacchus Marsh, 1962.
Central Highlands Water plans to fluoridate Daylesford by 2030.
No. Fluoride is not added to Daylesford's water. The Daylesford-Hepburn Springs supply is not fluoridated. Central Highlands Water plans to fluoridate it by 2030 under the state's oral disease action plan.
State government directs water corporations.
Look up Central Highlands 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.