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Is there fluoride in Murrurundi water?

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

No fluoride added
No. Fluoride is not added to Murrurundi's water.

2025-26 results show only natural fluoride of 0.13 to 0.15 mg/L. Fluoridation approved in 2014 and 2018 never started.

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

Murrurundi compared with nearby supplies

In the news

Murrurundi 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

Murrurundi fluoride history

  1. 2014Fluoridation approved.
  2. 2018Approved again.
  3. 2026Results still show only natural fluoride; dosing never started.
What it means for you

Looking after teeth in Murrurundi without added fluoride

Without fluoridated water, dental guidelines put more weight on fluoride toothpaste, diet and regular check-ups. Some people prefer fluoride-free options.

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

QuirindiNo fluoride added · 32 kmSconeNo fluoride added · 32 kmMuswellbrookFluoride added · 57 kmTamworthFluoride added · 75 kmSingletonFluoride added · 95 kmGunnedahFluoride added · 103 km
Common questions

Murrurundi fluoride FAQ

Does Murrurundi tap water have fluoride?

No. Fluoride is not added to Murrurundi's water. 2025-26 results show only natural fluoride of 0.13 to 0.15 mg/L. Fluoridation approved in 2014 and 2018 never started.

Who decides whether fluoride is added in Murrurundi?

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

How can I check the fluoride level in Murrurundi?

Look up Upper Hunter Shire 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.

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.