Kapiti Coast District Council
| Cost of fluoride dosing | Average cost per day |
Average cost per year |
| $1.81/kg |
$36.20 |
$13,213 |
According to Pat Dougherty, Chief Executive, Kapiti Coast District Council:
The sodium fluorosilicate is purchased from Waikanae WTP at average cost of $1.81/kg.
"Operational costs have been excluded as considered effectively negligible."
"The administration of fluoride does not incur any additional costs with regards to employment and training of staff. Water treatment staff deal with a number of different chemicals and the training provided to staff ensures the safe management of all chemicals including fluoride."
Naturally occurring fluoride in Kapiti water:
| Source |
Fluoride (mg/L) |
Test date |
| Tasman Bore |
0.051 |
12/04/2010 |
| Rangiuru Bore |
0.049 |
12/04/2010 |
| Otaki River at Hautere |
0.043 |
12/04/2010 |
| Waikanae River at TP |
0.081 | 12/04/2010 |
| Paekakariki River |
0.145 |
12/04/2010 |
| Paekakariki Bore | 0.128 |
12/04/2010 |
(Data from analytical report provided by Kapiti Coast District Council.)
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