The fluoride status of Logan's public water supply, who decides, and how to check it yourself. Page last updated 6 November 2026.
Fluoridated via the Seqwater grid.
Logan City Council doesn't add fluoride itself. Seqwater doses it upstream and council tests to confirm levels.
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.
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.
0.71 mg/L average, 12 months to Sept 2026 (257 samples), according to Logan City Council. Fluoridated supplies in Australia target 0.6 to 1.1 mg/L, and the health guideline maximum is 1.5 mg/L.
Fluoridated since the 2008-09 SEQ rollout.
Yes. Fluoride is added to Logan's water. Fluoridated via the Seqwater grid.
Each council decides, since the 2012 handover. 16 of 77 still add it.
Look up Logan City (Seqwater)'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.