The fluoride status of Stanthorpe's public water supply, who decides, and how to check it yourself. Page last updated 6 November 2026.
Fluoridated from about May 2011 until Southern Downs council voted to stop in November 2014.
Anti-fluoride campaigners filled the chamber for the November 2014 vote to stop. Council agreed to ask the Health Minister to consider fluoride tablets instead.
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.
Fluoridated from about May 2011 to late 2014.
No. Fluoride is not added to Stanthorpe's water. Fluoridated from about May 2011 until Southern Downs council voted to stop in November 2014.
Each council decides, since the 2012 handover. 16 of 77 still add it.
Look up Southern Downs Regional'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.