The fluoride status of Greenmount's public water supply, who decides, and how to check it yourself. Page last updated 6 November 2026.
Not fluoridated yet. The new Greenmount plant (Cambooya, Clifton, Nobby) will add fluoride once commissioned.
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.
Without fluoridated water, dental guidelines put more weight on fluoride toothpaste, diet and regular check-ups. Some people prefer fluoride-free options.
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.
Fluoride will be added once the new Greenmount plant (Cambooya, Clifton, Nobby) is commissioned, after a council decision on 21 July 2026.
No. Fluoride is not added to Greenmount's water. Not fluoridated yet. The new Greenmount plant (Cambooya, Clifton, Nobby) will add fluoride once commissioned.
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.