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Is there fluoride in Wellington water?

The fluoride status of Wellington'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 Wellington's water.

Dosing resumed in January 2023 after a pump failure; the council's water page still said so in October 2025.

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

Wellington compared with nearby supplies

In the news

Wellington in our reporting

Eight years without fluoride in Dubbo: what went wrong, and when it returns

In a state where only the Health Secretary can approve stopping fluoridation, Dubbo's supply went close to eight years without it. The fix is now months behind schedule.

Timeline

Wellington fluoride history

  1. Jan 2023Dosing resumes with a new pump.
What it means for you

Living with fluoridated water in Wellington

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.

Corrections

7 November 2026: Reclassified to fluoride added: dosing resumed in January 2023.

All data updates and corrections

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

DubboFluoride added · 47 kmMolongFluoride added · 59 kmGulgongFluoride added · 60 kmMudgeeNo fluoride added · 61 kmDunedooNaturally occurring · 74 kmNarromineNaturally occurring · 75 km
Common questions

Wellington fluoride FAQ

Does Wellington tap water have fluoride?

Yes. Fluoride is added to Wellington's water. Dosing resumed in January 2023 after a pump failure; the council's water page still said so in October 2025.

Who decides whether fluoride is added in Wellington?

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

How can I check the fluoride level in Wellington?

Look up Dubbo 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.

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.