LGOIMA Request Details: LG1978
Date received: 28/02/2021
Requested information: Fluoridation of Council water
Status: Complete
Date responded: 11/03/2021
Response:
1. Does your council put fluoride in drinking water?
Yes, Manawatu District Council fluoridates the water for the town of Feilding only.
2. If so, when did you start? and;
The Feilding Water Supply has been fluoridated since 1 December 1967. This was resolved at the July 1965 Meeting of the Feilding Borough Council following a deputation from local Doctors and Dentists.
3. What are the fluoride measures for all water supplies under your jurisdiction for the years of 2020, 2019 and 2018?
Fluoride is measured approximately weekly at the Feilding Water Treatment Plant. Results are attached.