Incidence of fluoride in the groundwater of Purulia District, West Bengal: a geo-environmental appraisal

Fluoride contamination in drinking water is a burning environmental issue of the world today. A cursory glance at this problem reveals that the people of nearly 29 countries are affected with 'fluorosis' due to intake of fluoride-rich water. India also figures in this list, as the menace o...

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Published in:Current science (Bangalore) 2011-07, Vol.101 (2), p.152-155
Main Authors: Bhattacharya, H. N., Chakrabarti, S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Fluorides
Fluorosis
Geology
Gneiss
Groundwater
Potable water
Rocks
SCIENTIFIC CORRESPONDENCE
Tube wells
Water fluoridation
Water samples
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Summary:Fluoride contamination in drinking water is a burning environmental issue of the world today. A cursory glance at this problem reveals that the people of nearly 29 countries are affected with 'fluorosis' due to intake of fluoride-rich water. India also figures in this list, as the menace of this deadly poison is being reported from many parts of the country super(1,2).
ISSN:0011-3891