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Health Act 1956

Fluoridation of drinking water - Direction relating to fluoridation of drinking water supply

116F: Contents of direction

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"What a direction about fluoridating drinking water must include"

When you get a direction about fluoridation of drinking water, it must tell you by what date you have to follow the direction. This date cannot be before it is reasonably possible for you to comply. If the direction is to add fluoride to drinking water, it must say how much fluoride to add. You might be allowed to supply water without fluoride at some sites, if the direction says you can.

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Part 5AFluoridation of drinking water
Direction relating to fluoridation of drinking water supply

116FContents of direction

  1. A direction must specify a date by which the local authority must comply with the direction, which must not be earlier than the date by which the Director-General considers it would be reasonably practicable for the local authority to comply.

  2. A direction to add fluoride to drinking water must specify the level at which fluoride must be added.

  3. A direction to add fluoride to drinking water may allow the local authority to supply, at 1 or more specified sites, water to which fluoride has not been added.

Notes
  • Section 116F: inserted, on , by section 5 of the Health (Fluoridation of Drinking Water) Amendment Act 2021 (2021 No 44).