The Queensland Government has committed $35 million to rolling out a capital program to ensure that more than 90 percent of Queenslanders would have access to fluoridated water by 2012.
Fluoridation involves a small amount of fluoride being added to top up the natural levels already in the water. This equates to between 0.6 and 0.9 parts of fluoride per million parts of water - roughly equating to one drop in a bathtub of water.
The State Government will work with industry and councils on the rollout of the program and where possible, will deliver fluoridation sooner
For more information visit the water fluoridation website.
Last reviewed 27 March 2008
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