The WDC has approved the installation of two fluoride-free
water taps for public use, one at Maungatapere and one at Maungakaramea. The
installation cost would be around $10,000. These locations were among a number of
options put to councillors in an expert report commissioned by the council.
While the cost is not significant, the question is: Why? Will fluoride-free water seekers drive to
Maungatapere or Maungakaramea to fill up their water bottles, when they could “harvest”
fluoride-free rainwater from their roof?
