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Is there fluoride in Muswellbrook water?

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

Fluoride added
Yes. Fluoride is added to Muswellbrook's water.

Paused for an upgrade, dosing restarted 2 April 2026.

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

Muswellbrook compared with nearby supplies

In the news

Muswellbrook 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

Muswellbrook fluoride history

  1. 2 Apr 2026Dosing restarts after an upgrade.
What it means for you

Living with fluoridated water in Muswellbrook

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.

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

SconeNo fluoride added · 25 kmSingletonFluoride added · 42 kmMurrurundiNo fluoride added · 57 kmCessnockFluoride added · 76 kmQuirindiNo fluoride added · 87 kmGloucesterFluoride added · 105 km
Common questions

Muswellbrook fluoride FAQ

Is Muswellbrook's fluoride status changing?

Dosing restarted on 2 April 2026 after an upgrade.

Does Muswellbrook tap water have fluoride?

Yes. Fluoride is added to Muswellbrook's water. Paused for an upgrade, dosing restarted 2 April 2026.

Who decides whether fluoride is added in Muswellbrook?

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

How can I check the fluoride level in Muswellbrook?

Look up Muswellbrook Shire'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.