LGOIMA Request Details
| Date Received: | 18/07/2024 |
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| Date Responded: | 09/08/2024 |
| Requested Information: | Comments and questions about fluoridated water |
| Response: | How do I know that the levels of fluoride in my water are being carefully monitored and where do I see the results of regular testing? Fluoride levels are monitored constantly by online instruments. The instruments are validated daily by our operations team using a bench top analysis and a sample is sent weekly to our contracted laboratory. How much does the Council spend on fluoridation chemicals and equipment maintenance each year? On average MDC spends approximately $3,620 (excl.GST) on fluoride for the Feilding water supply with service and maintenance of the equipment costs approximately $1,200 per annum. Can the council please provide community drinking water fountains with fluoride (and chlorine) free water? All water supplied by Council across the District is Chlorinated and in Feilding treated fluoride. These are in line with Taumata Arowai drinking water requirements and under the current drinking water regulations, Council are unable to supply unchlorinated drinking water. |
| Status: | Complete |