Fluoride in Drinking Water: What You Need To Know

Say Goodbye to Fluoride in Your Water

With many local councils in New Zealand introducing fluoridation to water supplies, more families are questioning what’s flowing from their taps. While fluoride has long been used to promote dental health, growing concerns about its effects on overall wellbeing have left many looking for alternatives.

At Mountain Fresh, we believe you should have a choice. That’s why we’ve made it easy to take control of your water quality with our advanced purification systems—designed to remove fluoride and other unwanted chemicals, delivering water that’s as pure as nature intended.

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Why remove fluoride?

Quick facts

80% of New Zealand’s water supplies are now fluoridated.
Excess fluoride exposure has been linked to dental and skeletal fluorosis, as well as brain developmental issues in children.
Not everyone feels comfortable consuming fluoride daily.

Our solutions

The answer to fluoride-free water

Whether you already have a filtration unit or require a new one, we have complete units as well as add-on options. Our units below, are:

Easy-to-install
Lasts for up to a year
Are an eco-friendly alternative to bottled water

Your questions answered

How do I know if my water is fluoridated?

You can use this resource to see all of the towns and cities in New Zealand that are, or have been fluoridated.

How do the purifiers work?

How much fluoride will it remove from our water?

Our filtration units remove up to 90% of fluoride. When run in line with a carbon and KDF filter, they'll also remove chlorine, heavy metals, microplastics and other chemicals.

Does boiling water remove fluoride?

No, boiling water can actually concentrate fluoride levels.

How often do I need to change the filter?

The filters should be replaced yearly, we'll keep track of this and send you a friendly reminder when you're due.

Are the units easy to install?

If you're pretty handy, sure! We send the units with full easy-to-follow instructions. If you're not so confident, we can arrange installation or any plumber will be able to install the units.